Posted by Sarah 12-6-2012

Day 5 of trekking...........................................................................


Today was our last day of the trek, everyday we had been taken to a different section of the wall to trek. Today was no different  and we still had the biggest day to complete, everyone was a little apprehensive as like all the other days we didn't really know what to expect. All we knew was that we had to accomplish 1750 steps!
The day started as always with a warm up and then to start with we had to climb 1000 steps just to reach the wall. Although these steps were man made it was still very hard and made even more difficult by the humidity. After a short break at the top we joined the wall and started walking to our next hurdle - The Stairway To Heaven which we had named The Stairway to Hell! The heat was unbearable and we had sweat dripping off us.
We arrived at our next challenge - The Stairway! after we psyched ourselves up we took on the might of 450 very vertical steps! These were so steep that we were all out of breath and I didn't want to turn around and admire the view as I was scared of loosing my footing. As we reached the top, the steps were so steep we were literally using our hands & feet to get to the top.
As we hurled ourselves over the top ledge we were greeted with our medals and the others that had already completed the climb. Wow what an achievement it was quite emotional for everyone, as everyone had their own reason for taking on this challenge and after a group photo we slowly made our way back down the way we had come.


So there you have it Emma and I can say we have walked The Great Wall of China - well a good part of it!


Thank you to all those that have continually supported us through our fundraising & our trekking we really do appreciate it.


After nearly 2 years of fundraising, talking about China & preparing ourselves for the trek we can finally say we have done it!

Our 1000 step ascent

                                                                                                    

                       

                  

                  In the distance The Stairway to Heaven! 

The steep sides on The Stairway to Heaven

Me making my way to the top

Emma receiving her medal at the top

We made it! Us with our medals

All of our fellow trekkers at the top

Everyones kit - we were all having our photo's taken at the top

 Our chinese guides Martin & Chris

 

Making our descent down

Making our way down

Well thats the end of our Great Wall of China Trek 2012!