Climing the Great Wall

The Great Wall

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May 15th 2009
Russ, Kristi, Sarah, and Barbara, with the help of Howard (a Chinese student) made their way to the Great Wall at Badaling the day training began, and before the opening events, while I stayed home at the Convention Center to work on the tournament. They have published their photos more widely on Facebook, but I've included a few here. ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more