Travel in China – the Great Wall | Badaling Section

I hardly had a chance to post anything when we were in China because we were either too busy sight-seeing with Heather and Michael, visiting families and friends, or sampling the delicious Chinese food that I had always dreamed about before going home. Fortunately, Chris took some photos along the way. So I will be posting a series of highlights from the trip in the following weeks.  The first one in the series was taken on a cloudy and rainy day at the Badaling section of the Great Wall-the same one where President Obama visited recently.

We told Heather about how guards in the past lit torches on the watch tower to alert the next one in quick and successive fashion when enemies were near. She was totally fascinated by it. Before getting to the Great Wall, my parents worried about whether the kids could handle the steep slope on some of the sections. But it turned out those worries were totally unnecessary. Heather and Michael climbed with great enthusiasm and energy, leading the pack and constantly waving at us to urge us catch up. The rainy weather, misty clouds, and occasional chilly wind did not dampen their spirit at all.

We had a great time up there.