#5: Great Wall. When I used to think of the Great Wall of China, I thought of a dark looming structure, swarms of people and lots of stairs. Now when I think of the Great Wall of China, I think of clean cold air, beautiful untouched deterioration, and the mesmerizing voice of William Lindesay. I had no idea going into the day that we would have the experience we did. If I was FORCED to pick my favorite part of the trip, this would be it.
The three mile climb up the wall was tiring, but refreshing after all of the time we had spent on planes and on buses in the previous days. I was fueled by the continuous story told by Lindesay as we walked, I wish I could remember everything he told us. I would have to say he is one of the most fascinating people I have ever met. It takes a lot of guts, and a lot of passion to keep returning to a country that deports you. I have never seen a person so enthralled with and enthused with a piece of architecture. Once we reached the top however, I understood.
The experience we had on the Great Wall was one that not many people will ever have. I can’t even wrap my head around how different it would have been had we visited the touristy bits of this looming structure. The character and vibe I got from the wall was so natural and peaceful, and I was so grateful for the experience. By the end of the day, my brain was an overflowed sponge, my legs rubbery and sore, and my stomach happily filled with dumplings.
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