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    Classic FM Music Makers China Trek

    1. Great Wall of China #3

      1. Great Wall of China

      The Great Wall

    2. Great Wall of China - Nadeem and Bev

      2. Great Wall of China

      Nadeem and Bev in the doorway of one of the old watch towers on the Great Wall

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      3. Great Wall of China

      The beautiful Great Wall of China

    4. Great Wall of China - Steps

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      The group on one of the longest days... Just a little bit to go!?

    5. Great Wall of China - On the top

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      On top of the world!

    6. Great Wall of China - Breakfast

      6. Great Wall of China

      A delicious breakfast of fatty pancakes and oat porridge... Certainly set them up for the day!

    7. Great Wall of China - Countryside

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    8. Great Wall of China Trek

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    9. Heaven's Ladder

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    11. Great Wall of China - Graham

      11. Great Wall of China

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      12. Great Wall of China

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    13. Great Wall of China - Roger

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      Roger looking very dapper in his Classic FM Music Makers t-shirt

    14. Great Wall of China

      14. Great Wall of China

      ...the dreaded steps!

    15. Great Wall of China - Finish!

      15. Great Wall of China

      Sprayed with champagne as the group finishes the trek!

    16. Great Wall of China - Finish#2

      16. Great Wall of China

      Champagne and smiles all round at the finish of the trek!

    17. Great Wall of China - Finish#3

      17. Great Wall of China

      The finale - Well done everyone!

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