We went to the Great Wall, (Mu tian yu) a different location than we've been to before as a change that is not as busy with tourists. We rented a van and driver for the day as its a 2hr drive each way. Brought the portable DVD's and a bag of local food snacks from a corner store...
We arrived at the Great Wall, took a 10 minute transfer bus ride to the base, took a tram up (ski-lift chair), and hiked up/down the wall. It was spectacular, kids loved it, even Keanna hiked up more stairs than we thought she could. It was then time for the Bob Sled ride down!
I was going to take Makena and Keanna, and Alyssa and Cheryl were going to go together. As Alyssa wanted to go with someone. It was a long run down, 5 minutes about. When our turn they said no, to Alyssa and Cheryl going together, so they stuck Alyssa in a single and gave her a push . Alyssa ended up going first! Not the plan, but she did great. Alyssa had no choice but loved it. Cheryl and Makena went, then myself and Keanna.
We negotiated a price for a souvenir at the bottom to take home, and head back to the hotel for a swim.
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