We were up at 7.30 a.m. and ate breakfast with Gao Jia’s family. Since they were expecting 100 guests, there was a lot of activity going on. After breakfast we took pictures of her family in different variations and will send them to her when we get to an internet connection.

Right now I am sitting on the top of the Great Wall sending the update on our position. Our camp site is about 50 metres away.  It’s also about 50 metres below me too.

We were very lucky with the weather today. It started off grey with a bit of wind.  At about 3 p.m. the sun came out. Today has been the first hilly day along The Wall. In this section it follows the contours of the landscape, using them to gain even more height.

Our bodies have done well, much thanks to the cool weather. We both started with about 6 litres of water and have about 3-4 litres left. We have not re-filled water anywhere, but hope to get the chance tomorrow.

Because of the heavy erosion in the area, we have had to take detours to get past massive valleys in the terrain. Other than that it has been good walking, despite the hills.

It was great to set up camp before the sun set too. Now we can relax and talk a bit before going to sleep in the tents. Jon is going back to Europe soon and will leave The Wall (this time) either tomorrow or the day after. It has been so good to walk together with him.  It will be very strange to be by myself soon and know that from now on I will be mostly alone.

We covered 23 km today and 22 yesterday.

Full moon tonight I think…