Published: July 30th 2011July 30th 2011
today we visited the great wall. one of china's most famous structure. apart from being one of the 7 wonders of the world, the great wall is also one of the oldest. the full great wall was not built until 226 B.C when the first emperor of china ordered all of the walls protecting china's cities to be connected; this created the great wall. the wall its self is thousands of years old. with no original date of construction. this will probably be one of the most beautiful places you visit. as well as the most tiring.
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I'm Dr. Angela Hicks, Director of Global Link. Global Link is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 2010 by American and Chinese educators to help youth ages 8 to 18 achieve their desired level of mastery in Chinese language through cultural experiences both in United States and China.
Some of you may remember that my then 10 year old son and I lived in Beijing, pre-olympics, in 2006 while I taught English. From that experience, we gained so much that we want to share with you and your family about China.
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Date: 31st July 2011
Great Experience
Hey Angela, It really looks like you guys are having fun. Seeing the Great Wall had to be a great experience for the parents and kids. I have enjoyed looking at the pictures. I look forward to where you will go next. Essie
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Great Experience
Hey Angela, It really looks like you guys are having fun. Seeing the Great Wall had to be a great experience for the parents and kids. I have enjoyed looking at the pictures. I look forward to where you will go next. Essie
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Date: 14th August 2011
See you Sunday!
Hope the pictures could speak a thousands words! All I can say is it was steep.
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See you Sunday!
Hope the pictures could speak a thousands words! All I can say is it was steep.
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I know you are having a time of your life. One day I will get to visit and have that experience.
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