The great CHINA wall

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I climbed the Great Wall today, as I lifted my feet to climb each step, I thought about the countless number of people that perished trying to build the wall. Great amount of toiling and labor went into this GREAT wall. I neglected to mention that I am a celebrity here in China, today the camera's were extra busy, people stop and ask to take pictures with me, most of them have never actually seen a "black person" in real life. Women, men, teenagers, elderly, familes with small children all asking for pictures. It is sight that you cannot believe, they line up, some times in groups, smile and utter something in a unknown language, which I know means "can I take a picture with you", sometimes that just try to sneak a picture without you knowing, but I smile and poise.



GREAT four days in Beijing.

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Photos

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A toll both on the way to the GREAT Wall

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Upon arrival to the great wall

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This is where the posing begins .. . . look at the lady behind me, I was cracking up at her. Is she read to fly or do a backflip in the fountain?

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Fire engine red LAMBO!!!!!

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OOps forgot to share this photo of the vehicle that flew past us on the highway.

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Arrival to the tour for this day

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The entrance gate, this is where the VIP session started

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Unknown person who wanted pictures

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Another unknown person who wanted pictures, I loved her hat, purse, and jacket, so of course we can have a photo together.

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Mona was hungry, so noodles was her choice of food selection

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This is information about the engineer of the "Great Wall"

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Pictures along the way

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Climbing to the top

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A different view, the opposite side from where I was climbing.

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View of a section of the Great Wall

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What a workout - step after step, after step, after step. . . . . up higher and higher

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Professor Terese and I smiling and enjoying the sunshine that helped make the climbing a little better.

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Vendors are situation along the journey

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Look how far, I have already traveled . . . . I started way back their.

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Still more steps until we get back to where we started from

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Another friendly face in the crowd

Comments

[Latrice]

New perspectives
Professor Terese looks a wee bit scared of Mr. Camel! I didn't think of the wall that way at all. We just see an attraction to experience. How are you with celebrity status....are t-shirts on the way with the Karin Lynn smile :)? It's interesting to "see" a different side of how different races interact with different races without discourse or disdain just curiosity. I'm glad you're enjoying your new experiences and the rest of us get to live vicariously through you!

[Karinlynn]

SMILE . . . no t-shirts or even autographs . . .

[Sherene Donaldson]

On my way up...to the top!
Karin, wow! What a trip! I feel like im right there! Thanks for sharing such great pictures! Look where God has taken you! What a blessing! Be safe and enjoy every moment! Love you, girl!!

[Karinlynn]

I am taking it all in and enjoy seeing the majestic beauty.

[Trudy Holtsclaw]

Checking in from Indiana
Hi Karin, have missed getting on your blog. Been off for two weeks and have not been on the internet. Thought of you several times while I was gone, Lovin your pics. News from C-9 is Good! Changes are in the future! You seem by your pics to be having a great time. Enjoy the rest of your time. Cant wait to see you back home again in Indiana!

[Karinlynn]

Hope you enjoyed your Spring Break. Miss and Love ya!!!

[Renae]

Wow!
Wow! Such great pictures, and I LOVE your hair! You even look like a celebrity!!! :)

[Nicole Otte]

Great Pictures
Great photos! Glad you are feeling better and that Trudy's oils got you better!!

[Karinlynn]

The Great wall was really beautiful. I am back at the university, so I have begun to wear a face mask daily, to see it will help.

[rachelle]

hey
Tt i still have not received your package. Not sure whats going on but i like that wig

[Karinlynn]

I guess the mailing system in VERY antiquated.

[Polly]

Pictures
People sneaking in and taking pictures with you happened to me in Russia!!

[Karinlynn]

Photo bombing at its highest here in China

[Pat Lawton]

Field Trip
Hi, Karin, Missed my comrade today as the students were touring campus. I,also, wanted to SAY I LOVE YOUR HAIR!! I am sure that added to the celebrity status. Glad that you are feeling better. See you soon.

[Karinlynn]

Hope the students enjoyed the campus visit. Miss you much!!!