It's in China. It's a wall. It's great. It's the Great Wall of China!!!

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May 29th 2006

Published: May 29th 2006

Okay dokey, pig in a pokey! You'll be glad to know that we're in a slightly better mood tonight. We've still got the rotten cold from hell, however we think it might be on the mend after spending today doing absolutely hee haw except for sleeping, watching films on HBO channel, eating nice food and munching on the Panadols. Since arrived in Beijing we've been pretty floored with this wee cold v... Read Full Entry

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Al, Shaz & Beth

Eggs on Legs

Hullo!! We did a big fat trip a wee while ago covering Bonnie Scotland (our home), France, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and China. Then we came home and had a lovely baby girl called Beth and Alan went back to work. Beth is 14 months old now (I know - where does the time go??) and we haven't been anywhere exotic for yonks. Consequently we are now 'dormant bloggers' which makes us feel a bit dreary, so we better get our skates on and find some good places to visit and report on pronto!!.................... full info

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Prayer pillar

During the life of the Emperor, they would make a trip each year to the tomb which had been built for them and they would pray at a pillar such as this one. To the left of this, just outwith the photo, there is a vey worn flagstone where a soldier would stand guard at all times.

Changling tomb

Roof in Changling tomb

Girl playing Chinese instrument at the Teahouse we visited

Our tea 'presentation'

29th May 2006

Ant
Tony Steer

BLOODY GREAT WALL
You see the Great Wall you saw looks like the one I was expecting to see? I've just taken a look at your great wall links to see what it says about Simatai where I went. Quote... 'Remember that much of Simatai is in a state of ruin.' 'Because this section has retained much of its original 500 year old features it offers a quite hazardous passage' 'take particular care not to loose your footing when stopping to take photographs!' YEAH, NOW THEY TELL ME? Hope your having fun. Tony

30th May 2006

Eggs on Legs
Al, Shaz & Beth

Twisting your knee!
Hi Ant - I did think as we hobbled round the wall, of your disasterous knee twisting circumstances at Simatai. Anyone reading this should check Ant's blog listing titled: MISHAPS ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AND A LONG JOURNEY HOME - for a decent insight into another quieter section, and the trials of a ten km hike on the wall. Cheers!

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