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February 16th 2011
Published: February 16th 2011
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Thursday 10th February We both had a fantastic long sleep, woke up and opened the curtains to 3 inches of snow!! Wasnt expecting that at all! A large breakfast followed by some hot tea and we are waiting to be picked up outside the hotel. Linda arrives with our driver and we head off towards The Mutianyu Great Wall. We set off through the city through the snow covered City and traffic is quite ... Read Full Entry



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Halfway point 1.2km to go!
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looking back from where we've just walked!
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Facing the 90 degree section
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Last watchtower before 90 degree slope
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view from watchtower window
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View from first step of 90 slope
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View from half way up steps
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As far as we're permitted.....unless your chinese!
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View from top of 90 slope. jill at bottom
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heading back...only 2.4km to go!
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If only it was a clear day!
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90 degree slope. great going up, coming down not so!
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from the cablecar on way down
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The Mutianyu Pass wall

complete watchtower still stands
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Cloisonne Vase Factory

copper vase to begin with on the left. finished article on right.
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Cloisonne Vase Factory

natural mineral colours added



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