Our first experience on The Great Wall occurred in Mutianyu on day 49 — and it was majestic. Our second Great Wall experience a few days later was death defying. I will let one of the kids write about that since I want to relive it as little as possible. Here are a few pictures from our day in Mutianyu.

Waiting for the city bus in Sanduhe Village. People constantly stopped to offer us rides (for a price). We stuck with the bus for 2 yuan (approximately 35 cents) each.

Our first glimpse of the wall in the distance.

China rates all their attractions (and restrooms).

A beautiful setting for a snack break.

In case hiking, running, and climbing stairs is not enough of a workout, Caleb throws in a few push-ups to round things out.

Genny, Marcy, and I waiting for the others the catch up. We beat them up all those steps!!! Ha! In reality, they walked up this flight of steps then saw people on top of the watchtower we had just passed. Andrew good-naturedly followed them back and took the following pictures — my favorites of the day.
– KLaff
Awesome! Wonderful!