The Day of the Great Wall

Overview: Great Wall, Vases, Chinese Dinner with Yummy Donuts
- The Great Wall was absolutely amazing. It was honestly surreal that we were there. You could never see where the Wall ended in any either direction. The Wall disappeared into the distance with the mountain landscape. The Great Wall was very steep and hard to climb. Heading East of the Wall, most of it was grown over by wild life. It was actually amazing to see because it showed how old the Wall was, there were full grown trees in the middle of the structure. Our guide told us that when the Wall was first built it was made with the two side Walls and in the center was only earth. The stone paths to walk on were added later. This is very relevant in some of the wall because it is overgrown by wildlife.
One thing that I find to be very interesting about China is that Beer is sold everywhere. In vending machines, on the street, in the stores... and yes, on the Great Wall of China. As we were walking up the wall trying to get to the top towers; venders were selling "Very cold beer!." I found this to be hilarious. After we climbed the Great Wall we had a toast of Champagne and we road the alpine coaster down the mountain. Very efficient and fun way to get down the mountain! At the bottom was more venders, very pushy venders at that. You have to bargain with them and they are very hard negotiators. I did buy some gifts and I bought a beer on the Great Wall. Now the pictures are surreal and it was truly beautiful and I feel lucky to have been able to experience it.