The Great Wall at Badaling. July, 1990.
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This is obviously not a picture I took this week. It is actually a scan of a slide I took in 1990. I was on my second trip to China and our hosts took us to the Great Wall at Badaling, outside of Beijing. This watchtower is located at the highest point on the south side of the pass. I made it to the tower, but not before taking this picture.
It was a beautiful day for hiking on the Great Wall, and I really like the wispy clouds in that blue sky.
Tags: China, Great Wall, Skywatch, Travels
Senior Moments 
July 31, 2009 at 7:34 am |
That must have been so interesting to see one of the great wonders of the world.
July 31, 2009 at 7:35 am |
a fab capture george.
i have been to china twice but not to beijing.
it’s on my list of to-dos.
have a wonderful weekend.
July 31, 2009 at 7:37 am |
George: What a neat shot of the sky over the wall’s tower.
July 31, 2009 at 7:48 am |
Super shot, George. The sky is the sky, is the sky, yesterday and today. How profound. LOL MB
July 31, 2009 at 8:52 am |
Wow! What a great experience to visit that wonder.
July 31, 2009 at 8:56 am |
That must have been an amazing trip!
July 31, 2009 at 9:13 am |
Beautiful picture of a scene we will never get to see in person but can see in photos. Your post the other day about Jamestown was also impressive.
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July 31, 2009 at 9:30 am |
Looks like an interesting place, great photo, our slides from the past are a great way to rediscover things!
July 31, 2009 at 10:50 am |
WoW China! Niiice – Beautiful shot, too!
Happy SWF
July 31, 2009 at 11:41 am |
Interesting shot George, blue sky over the wall.
July 31, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
Fascinating shot.There is sooo much in this world I have never,and may never see,except via other’s pictures.Thanks.
Blessings,Ruth
July 31, 2009 at 6:42 pm |
The Great Wall of China is so amazing! But its history is so painful too.
It’s great that you’re able to digitize your older photos. I really should get to it too.
August 3, 2009 at 6:00 am |
Beautiful shot. LOL I think I would have had heart failure walking up all those steps.