We had a terrific day yesterday scaling the Great Wall. We went to a less touristy place: Simatai. This section is known for its steep terrain. We left Leo Hostel at 7 a.m. with another couple, Lu and Juliette from Cambridge. They were very nice and we got along great. It helped that Lu spoke Mandarin as he was able to translate for us. The driver was pscyopathic though. I know from previous experience that Chinese drivers are crazy but this one was certifiable. He passed everything, anywhere - on hill crests, before corners, on the right side, and in the middle of a two lane road. Once a huge truck had to pull on to the shoulder because we were in his lane, passing a bus. It was so close to a head on
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