In early 2009 Heidi and I took a trip to Beijing. We managed to fit in some skiing, a trip to the Great Wall, and then a stop by the Olympic Stadium
Quick tip - if you want to go to the Wall, avoid the big tourist spots such as Badaling, and go to somewhere unspoilt. They are not hard to find, but make such a difference to the experience
![Heidi and I manage some skiing just outside Beijing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6047227300a40d0d1c0c4083/1615881226364-JHTX1BORBT845LCLX0UL/1929066_63735672190_8152553_n.jpg)
![The Great Wall, authentically (sort of)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6047227300a40d0d1c0c4083/1615881226545-OOWN340PYV35JQ35VO80/1929066_63735682190_5845107_n.jpg)
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