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Hi. It's @choogirl here bringing you this Christmas Eve edition. I wasn't planning on writing this but @martibis messaged me this morning asking me if I could write today's post, since he's dropped his GoPro off a cliff in Malta and needs to work out how to retrieve it.
We'd also like to shout-out and thank @lpv for his generous delegation to @steemitworldmap this morning.
First, @spc takes us on a gorgeous hike through a volcanically formed plateau near his home in Medford, Oregon. The Upper Table Rock trail is a 1.25 mile, easy hike, which takes about two hours to complete. The well-maintained path takes you onto the plateau and offers spectacular views, including of Mount McLaughlin. You can walk for a quarter mile in almost any direction and be surrounded by incredibly picturesque nature.
Next, @raci takes us on a tour of the former Jewish fortress, Masada, located at the southwestern end of the Dead Sea in Israel. Inside the fortress walls are several buildings, including a limestone palace decorated with Pompeian-style murals and mosaics. A 900m long aerial cablecar leads from -257m below sea level to the summit plateau (33m) making it the lowest cable car in the world. In 2011 Masada was listed as UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site.
Finally, we head to China with @coldsteem, to walk along the Great Wall of China. Going during the shoulder season means fewer people, which is better for taking photos and shorter lines. The section he visited—approx 1.5 hours outside of Beijing—costs 40 renminbi (approx USD 7.50). Once on the wall, there are approximately 1500 steps, so good walking shoes and water are a must. There are a few more places with stairs at the top, but most of the wall is contour with even pavement that gently slopes up or down, making it much easier navigate.
