This place is driving us up the Wall...

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Actually, we walked/hiked/climbed up it. No driving allowed.

Yesterday was another wonderful day as we visited the Great Wall of China and the Beijing Olympic Center (you know, the crazy modern 'bird's nest' Olympic Stadium), and the Chinese Acrobatic Theatre. Epic day! Everyone slept well after all that!

Shannon and I both couldn't believe were hiking on the Great Wall of China with our kids! Life is crazy that way. Both Emma and Joshua did GREAT, making it all the way to the local peak of the Wall (where that section dead-ends). I'd estimate the climb was about 2000 vertical feet.

Little technical blog scare this morning as I couldn't get the blog up overnight and feared we'd be been taken down by Big Brother but seems like it was an issue with the servers on the U.S. side thankfully!

We grow excited to finally finally meet little Julia tomorrow. Today we ship out early for Zhengzhou by plane. It's only a 1 hr flight. We'll see what domestic flights are like within China. We'll keep you all posted.

JC

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Comments

[Sherry]

It is such a treat to see one of my favorite families when I hope to walk one day. So excited that you get to hold your precious one soon!

[MOM & Grandma]

It was so great to see you
I'm glad your blog is up and running again. I'm excited to show all the pictures to Jack. We are praying for a great introduction to Julia. Love you, Mom

[Nicole]

Wow
what an amazing experience for you all. I just love the pictures and cannot wait to hear about your connection with Julia. I suspect you are on your way now or... perhaps holding her in your arms as I type.

[Rich]

excited
I never realized being in the Great Wall could be so exciting until I saw you pictures! The Battlement shot is great! Now I want to go there someday. I also never knew the steps could be that steep.

[AM and UP]

exciting day today!
Can't wait to read today's entry. Question. Did you lose Grandsandy and Popeye in the crowds? We haven't seen them for a few days. Another question. Are driving or cabbing? We hope the latter!