We had a break from classes and climbed the Great Wall, and then had a picnic at the top! The end was amazing. The getting there was hard, harder physically than most challenges I have had in my life. Imagine 5 miles of stairs and inclines and declines, and more stairs, and more stairs, and even more stairs. I hope to write more in my coming newsletter about the climb, and the lessons I learned along the way. For now, here are some pictures from the journey:
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| With friends in the lobby before we left. See how pretty we all look? We did not look this pretty after. :) |
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| With friends before we started |
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| More friends with our entrance tickets! |
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| On a cable car |
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| At the beginning. Hair is still down. Reppin' Texas Tech! |
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| With my lovely friend and encourager, Emily. I wouldn't have made it to the top without her. |
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| On the way. |
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| Getting close. Going step by step. |
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| Just a little more to go!!!!! |
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| After finishing the challenge. I'm finally at the top, at the highest point tourists can go. |
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| After all of that climbing, I was thrilled to take an Alpine Shoot down the Mountain. It was SO MUCH FUN! |
You had an incredible adventure and look very good doing it.
ReplyDeleteI want to try the Alpine Shoot!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that you get to go down a SLIDE after climbing the Great Wall!! That's awesome! :D I liked your funny video, too! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures! Reminds me of when I did the Grouse Grind in Vanvouver.
ReplyDeleteThat slide looks amazing! One day...
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