From great build to great wall

Olympic Stadium in Beijing looking amazing. Having hired a car, we stopped here briefly to check on construction. Called the "bird's nest" the design is bold, big and, well, big. Actually, I think it's so on schedule that J&J should expect the Olympic Games to start in 2007.





Then, Amanda and I set off for The Great Wall of China -- the Mu Tian Wu section. Less tourist-y too. Nothing against foreigners, however, --a.k.a. la-weh ("outsiders") - we sure see lots of them.

You hike up the mountain (or tram) and then wander among the wall, defending China against the Mongrel Hordes. Genghis Khan is no match for Shaka Kahn. It's stunning and breathtaking. There's a slalom to take down too, with music blaring as you go down. Less opera and according to Amanda, more Celion Dione.

Drive back to the airport for a return to Shanghai. Tomorrow is Monday, and Scarlett says I have to go back to work.