I had the honour of walking on the Great Wall of China few years back during a trip to Beijing, China. Great Wall of China is one of the Wonders of the World and to be walking on top of it, gave me a sense of pride of being Chinese.
Climbing up the stairs to get to watchtower wasn't an easy feat for me as the stairs are rather steep (not as steep as Angkor's though) and the surface are uneven! I got 'cold knees' while climbing halfway that I immediately sat on the stairs, not moving an inch. The elders who walked passed me, greeted me and coaxed me to move on - which I felt so embarrassed for they have the courage to climb the stairs while I chickened out! Bravely, I stood up and went up to the tower and I was so proud of myself that time!
Like they say, "Not a lucky hero until one reaches the Great Wall"
I've made it. Have you? :)
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