Aim of the project

The aim of this project is to walk across North China along the entire length of the Great Wall from West to East, including damaged sections and areas where the wall no longer stands. The walk is to be uninterrupted with little or no retreat to villages. All supplies are to be brought to the wall by team members.

The estimated minimum duration of the walk is six months at an approximate average of 35 kilometres per day.

As a breast cancer survivor I feel compelled to play a part in the search for a cure as well as help the disadvantaged suffering from this illness. Therefore the Great Wall Walk fund raising will benefit CANSUR, being a cancer surgical research organisation who has expressed interest in supporting this endeavour. Simultaneous fund raising will also be organised in China to benefit Chinese Cancer victims.

To support Sylvia Berjas make a donation to CANSUR http://www.cansur.org/

View more photos at

Sylvias Great Wall of China walk

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Sylvia is getting to the end of Gansu province


Sunday, April 6, 2008

Jillin Mountains

The nights have become very cold as I am walking along the Jillin mountains. The route I have been following is very interesting , it has a long stretch of wall remains.

Arrived yesterday in Yumen after a 51,9 km walk,got a few blisters but OK. Have been following the railway line to shorten the walk. Had to climb over the fence and walk by the rails at a large river overpass to avoid walking an extra 10 or 15 km. Come across the same situation several times . Second time around, crossed on the frozen river .

People I meet on my way are very kind and helpful.

Today met a French girl cycling from Tibet, aiming for Beijing as well

Will depart tomorrow again

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marc said...

Dear Silvia

I been tying for a while to send you a message but without success,...I hope this one will work.

I been follow your journal and I hope you are coping ok,....hang on!!
I am at the moment sending e-mail to different magazine to attract they attention on your project and waiting for some answer.
You must have a amazing journey,...I feel very proud of you and I think about you everyday.
Will write to you soon again.
PS: I will help my parent to translate your web site, ..you will have news from them soon.

With love,...your nephew Marc.

April 26, 2008 at 1:43 AM

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