Day 11: We walked the Great Wall of China!

We woke up on day eleven knowing we were in for a long day. We started off the morning with a trip to the Great Wall in Badaling. After reaching our goal peaks in the scorching heat, we made a very frightening descend, realizing how high up we really were. We ate a well deserved lunch and headed off to the Ming Tombs, where China's finest Emperor's are laid to rest with their most prized possessions. The tombs wre dark and dreary but a cool break from the rising temperatures outside. Once we saw all we could see there, we moved on to our final destination at the Ming Tombs avenue. Where large stone creatures line the walkway to the tombs, protecting the past Emperors in the afterlife. The day was a great break from the hustle bustle of the busy city, but by the end of the night we were all ready for our beds. -Elaine & Meghan

All of us ready to climb The Great Wall of China.

Todays' goal peak!

Finally made it to the top!








































The group who made it to the eighth tower.