Tracklogs and other techy stuff

First things first.
We understand that Flickr is blocked at Newick House.
So we've managed to upload photos to Picasaweb too. Click on the picture below to go to there and then click "slideshow". We haven't had time to add captions yet - so you may have to use your imagination. (There are more photos here than in Flickr at present)

Day 3 - Mutianyu

Now - the treklog. We'll be the first to admit that it's a bit boring right because the resolution of the iamges on Google Earth is not great. However if you have Google Earth you can see more detail and also the track in 3D by clicking here. Remember that you can get instructions on how to "fly" over our route here. Every now and again on the detailed track you will see funny "squiggles" - this is where we stopped in Watchtowers to cool down from the heat of the sun. When we did that the GPS unit couldn't see the satellites and so got (just a little) confused. Also on picture here we have another line - we tracked the path of the taboggan down the mountainside!! Time allowing - we'll add that to the map tomorrow.

And finally the graph of our physical ups and downs is also up live here. It needs some explaining......Today's walk had two optional sections in it. One of these was to get to the top of the highest section of wall. You have to clinb up and then come back the same way. You can see this on the graph clearly.