When we got there, we had the option of either walking up or taking a tram. I am SO glad we took the tram because to be honest, the walk would have been a 30 minute hike to rival the monestary trail that stole my dignity in Jericho. So here is the sketchy ski lift that took us up to the GREAT WALL!
And the view looking back. I had to not think about it too much as to avoid having a panic attack.
When we reached the top, Oliver took us through a restored section of the wall and also showed us part of the wall that has not been restored so we could see the difference.
I LOVE that we got there so early because there were maybe only five or so other tourists we ran into. In what world do we get to have one of the seven wonders practically to ourselves!?
Now, some of you come to me and say, "You know, I am not convinced that the ancients had buns of steel." To that I say behold the stairs!
It was the like the Destiny's Child song "Bootylicious"
Stairs: "Beyonce, can you handle this? Tiffany, can you handle this?"
Me: [Panting but trying to stay cool]
Stairs: "I don't think you can handle this!"
Me: [Panting but giving up on the cool part]
Stairs: "I don't think you're ready for this jelly"
Me: [Legs trembling like a paper bag in the wind] "Touche stairs, touche."
Oliver did try to teach us a Chinese song but I think he was tired of hearing his language slaughtered so we sang "You Are My Sunshine" all the way back to the entry point.
AAAHHHH! I just can't get over this view! It just keeps going and going!
Ok, now here is where Park City meets China, because in addition to the ski lift ascension, we took a tobaggan ride down--take that Alpine Slide! Teresa took some awesome video footage but I'll have to get it from her later. For now, just know it was pretty awesome....and I definitely did NOT ride down like an old lady in a skort.

When we reached the bottom, we were suprised to see the mass of students here for a field trip. Like I said, I'm glad, we made it here so early!

From Beijing, we flew to Bangkok, arriving at our charming little hostel (the Smile Society--yup that's really it's name) around 9:30pm. I was never so glad to shower in my life. Now I'm up at the butt crack of dawn (thank you jet lag) but I'm excited to see what our first real day in Bangkok brings :) Stay tuned!
AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! Thank you SO much for sharing this. It brings back so many memories and makes me so happy. I love the way you live life and I super-love the way you make us laugh while sharing your stories. Give every extra-Chinesey part of China a literal or symbolic hug for me. I miss it. Keep posting!
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