We left there and drove another 20-30 minutes to an access point of the Great Wall. I have to defer you to pictures for that, as I have been unable to tolerate heights for 15 years. I walked up to the first watch tower with Owen and Jim, but then left them to continue on their own, while I made my way back down. Even then, my legs were shaking so badly, I thought I'd have to sit on my rear and scoot down. I don't know why that happens. Rides like a roller coaster don't bother me. It's stairs, edges of cliffs or buildings, etc that cause that reaction. So I people-watched, while they went up. It's amazing the number of people climbing in high heels! Jim and Owen made it to the 3rd tower before they had to come back down due to time constraints. Jim said Owen was a champ, setting the pace the whole way. However, he still refused to pose for pictures. :)
After the Great Wall, we had lunch, then drove to the Summer Palace and took a boat ride across the lake. The weather was lovely. And from there we returned "home" as Owen calls our hotel room.
Tomorrow we catch a plane to Jude's town, Hangzhou! I Don't expect to have much to report since it will be a travel day, but will share when I know anything. Please keep praying, as we've been blessed so far with good travel and good health. :)
Find below pics of our day in order. Tower took most pics of jade store. The ship is carved from three pieces of jade, with the chain being one solid piece. The framed pictures on the Wallace actually embroidery. They are gorgeous! They take a year to do each one. The pics of the Great Wall and summer palace are self explanatory, and the last pic is for my mom. Those are ornamental peach trees, Momma, according to our guide. I thought of you when I saw them all. Kind of reminds me of DC and the cherry blossoms.
Love from China
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