Japan Adventure

Great Wall as it climbs up over the mountain.

Mao Zedong once said "anyone wishing to be a hero must first climb the Wall," and for many Chinese people, it remains very much a part of their cultural identity.

It was built between the 5th Century BC (yes, that's BC!) and the 16th Century AD.






















Margie & Stan on the Great Wall of China -- about half-way to the top. The 2008 Olympic sign is behind us. Us Japanese tourists always wear our cameras . . .