The Great Wall Page 2 : General shots Here and there are guard towers, each one in plain view of the next on either side, and each one surrounded by lush forest. Climbing is often required -- without rails, of course. A self-portrait by our resident comic, Jack, who is ... ... a perfect sidekick to my sister. While often hysterically funny, Chinese stabs at English grammar were infinitely superior to my Chinese vocabulary of about 3 words. She'll be comin' down the mountain when she comes ... My mother trying to be brave about all those steps! This shot shows the long ride up to the top. There are lots of stairs and passageways. Food is often prepared on the street, or in this case, at the base of the Wall. Continue to Page 3: Scenic shots of the Wall Return to Page 1