Welcome to Beijing

This is the first of many entries from our trip to Beijing, China. We will attempt to look at our time there from different perspectives. The good, the not so good, the fascinating, the inspirational. We are truly lucky to have experienced this.

The Great Wall

Not much needs to be said about this place, except that the hour we spent there was not nearly enough time. Althought the visibility was by no means great, the wintery scene is one we learned is rare. A thin layer of fresh snow made for a beautiful, serene experience. The lack of tourists made getting around easy and so enjoyable. There will be a few words added here and there throughout the photos below, but until we find the words to do this place justice, enjoy the views.

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Je ne suis pas certain d'avoir les mots pour decrire nos impressions et sentiments envers notre experience sur le "Grand Mur". On va laisser les photos les raconter. Malgre une visibilite tres limitee, la neige a vraiement creer une atmosphere feerique, d'une tranquilite sublime. L'heure qu'on a passe sur cette merveille du monde n'a pas suffit, mais on a profite du manque de touristes pour profiter pleinement du temps qu'on y a passe. On est choyes!

Translator needed!

Amanda is not able to keep her enthusiasm within, with our guide Nancy sitting beside her as we go up the cable car.

A short walk through many kiosks manned by aggressive saleswomen to the cable car.

And the Wall itself....

More to come....a suivre...