Hiking photos June 27-28
Mines and Pines hike
We went out to Changping for this hike. It was super hot, and we had to use our choppers to make a path through thick brush along the trail. Tough work, but the cold drinks sure tasted great after we'd finished.

The road past the mines at the start of the hike.

Along the way we found wild apricots and mulberries.

The donkey had a nice spot under a tree.

Cheers!
Switchback Great Wall hike
A hot day up on the Great Wall with plenty of climbing and excellent views.

Coming down from one of the towers.

One of the tough descents on the hike.

View of tower and wall in the hills.

Resting on the Great Wall.