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As far as the eye can see !!

The Great Wall of China.

This is undoubtedly a most impressive construction...a mighty feat of engineering. The origin comes from the fractured lines of fortification , in the third century BC & what one sees now is that constructed during the Ming dynasty (1368- 1644).

At Badalang we were offered a choice of two directions ,by our guide ......to the right was very difficult ....but to the left was more difficult !!! I took one look to see that the vast majority of visitors had gone right & , of course I went left .

Some very steep sections gave me a good `work out` but there were very few people around .....after about an hour, I had the place almost to myself .

Unfortunately it stayed fairly misty during my visit ....but at least no rain !!

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Uploaded on September 29, 2014
Taken on September 10, 2014