Great Wall map Hi Geoff, you can find the map at www.greatwallforum.com. Juyongguan, where you visited, is a short distance south of the inner line of the Great Wall at Shixiaguan, Badaling, Qinglongqiao, Shuiguan, etc. There's also an outer loop that splits off at Jiankou and heads towards Zhangjiakou and to the west from there. I hope you'll join the Great Wall Forum and discuss your questions and share your photos there with our many knowledgeable members. Thanks! -Bryan
Juyongguan Hi Bryan, What you said about the southward facing arrow turrets makes sense. Defenders can protect the inside of the self contained fort from outside invaders. I have tried to find a map of that area, so I can see how the fortress works in the context of the big picture of the great wall. So I expect that the fort must have been a stand alone arrangement with the great wall either to to the south or north protecting in Beijing. Do you know of a map that kind of shows how it all worked - I have searched the web and haven't been able to come up with anything. Thanks Geoff
Juyongguan "Remaining unanswered question - why do the arrow turrets on The Great Wall point towards Beijing and not to the other side to face the potentail invaders"
You went to Juyongguan, which is essentially a circular fortress, so the battlements face outwards on all sides. That means they face Beijing on the south side. Bryan at greatwallforum greatwalforum.com
been a long time, It has been great to follow you on your trip but it seems a very long time so I will be pleased to have you home, I am looking forward to seeing your photos, Hope you had a good flight from Hong Kong to Perth. It will be lovely for you to spend a couple of days with Bernadine and Ross just to finish off your holiday. It will be fun to remaniss? (not sure of spelling). Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Luv Raewyn.
hello again to the travelers how are you all today? looking at your photo's the weather seems good, hope it contnues for you. we are looking forward to a lovely warm week with 29 predicted for sat and sun and 30 for monday! very nice. I rang Jen today to wish her a happy birthay for last friday, I felt really bad that I'd forgotten.. we are getting together on friday night for tea and a movie. Jacquie leaves for China and Robs band is playing friday night so she thought she might need company. Will probably go to Glads tomorrow, Kate is coming here for Hann,then go to Wes' on wednesday and help with some gardening. He wants some pruning done. Miss you. I'm sure you are having a wonderful tme. It seems amazing to me that you are so far away.
Hi Travellers Hope you haven't given up on me. It has been a great effort to get someone to help me when it suits both of us.I just wrote out a letter for you but not knowing what to do lost it all! Hope this finds you all well. I remember Heather saying how spotless Japan is. It is so good to hear from you and the photos are wonderful. It sounds as tho you are having an exciting and eventfull time. Hope you are having good weather for the cruise. Hannah is having her op on nov 27th. Luv to you all Raewyn.
Gray line trip in Tokyo I took the exact same trip that you took! It was such fun to remember all of the sights. Sounds like you are having a super time.
Carole
Safe Travels Good to hear that your having a good time. We have heard about the typoon so we keep ears open to all weather news. All is well here, Max has gone to Collingwood as a defensive coach. We've had lots of rain and more is predicted later in the week. Sayonara.
dad again Dad writing the blog again! How is your conversion chart going dad? The camera looks like its taking some good shots- is it good and easy to use. The battery isnt dying on you??? Is travel blog working well and uploading the pics. Are you using the internet at the hotel with ur laptop or using an internet cafe?
did dad type up this blog? I recon dad typed up this blog! Lots of detail and history as per usual! Girls enjoyed their walkies to the park with their new Y lead. Its funny coz Chels wants to look over all the fences and Tig likes sniffing the lawn so they keep pulling each other away from what they like doing.
So Nice To Meet You It was so nice to meet you at Winnie's. I loved hearing about Australia! Maureen, the pictures you showed us were wonderful! Hope you have a great time in Alaska. ~Toni~
fabric Glad you found your dear jane fabric mum. Even I got dragged around to find that one! good to finally hear from you an read ur blogs. Got parent teacher interviews tonight! Cut out all Tig;s knots last night- she loved it. Girls at my place. Had nice cuddles this morning.
Chicargo Loop and White Sox
Did you by chance meet Al Capone at the game?
Nearer home: Henry seems to be slowly improving. Margaret is hoping to get him to a rehab place soon.
God Bless, Bob.
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So the baseball sounded like fun. 18,000 steps is alot, good on you's! Glad the GPS is helping! Are you glad you got the one who talks to you and tells you the streets? Hosted indoor cricket today, went well. off to hip hop dancing tonight. Should be fun!!!
Bryan
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Great Wall map
Hi Geoff, you can find the map at www.greatwallforum.com. Juyongguan, where you visited, is a short distance south of the inner line of the Great Wall at Shixiaguan, Badaling, Qinglongqiao, Shuiguan, etc. There's also an outer loop that splits off at Jiankou and heads towards Zhangjiakou and to the west from there. I hope you'll join the Great Wall Forum and discuss your questions and share your photos there with our many knowledgeable members. Thanks! -Bryan