Who built the Great Wall of China

They assert the world is shrinking and it is, in respect of the ease of world travel.  Visitors wish to travel to the more remote outposts of the planet and adventure travel is increasingly popular.  When I used to be a child, I dreamt of visiting the Far East and the Great Wall China, in particular.  China held a fascination for me but I never dreamt that I would basically get there one day. 

My husband and I chose to save up and go on the holiday of a lifetime.  We’ve got a mate who lives and works in Japan who speaks Chinese Mandarin fluently, having studied the language at Beijing college and has additionally worked in Taiwan.  The plan was to visit our pal in Tokyo and see a bit of Japan.  Then we flew to HK to spend a while then and there onto China.  Our pal went with us, which made the trip a load more fun and far easier, having someone to translate for us. 

Beijing is an interesting place and we did the usual sightseeing, including exploring the banned Palace and Tinnamen Square.  One of the striking things is the quantity of vehicles in the city and the background noise of tooting car horns.  Then came the time to board the coach to take us to the Great Wall China.  We had read as much about it as we could but nothing actually prepares you for it. 

I was determined to walk the wall, some of it anyhow, as it stretches over 4,000 miles!  When we arrived, it was real busy, usually with Chinese folk and some foreigners sprinkled here and there.  We walked one of the most well liked stages of the Great Wall China.  It is divided into watchtowers, gateways and old barracks, some sections dating back to the 5th century.  The longest human made construction in the world exceeded all expectancies. 

outstandingly our buddy, who has one leg, had walked the wall before and this was his 2nd visit.  He leapt ahead of me, on his crutches and vanished into the distance!  It was actually the hardest thing i have ever done and I was almost at quitting point infrequently but I persevered and finished my section.  The Great Wall China steps are extremely steep in places and it takes every ounce of energy to climb them.  There are several vendors there, selling clothing, post cards and other souvenirs.  I proudly purchased my I Climbed the Great Wall T-shirt, which I still wear today.  Experiencing the Great Wall China was truly remarkable and I’d endorse it to everyone.  Go to the gymnasium first and get fit first, which is what I should have done but didn’t!

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