St Peter's Basilica, Rome
For the sake of a great view in Rome, we tackled 320 steps in the very narrow staircase of the St Peters Basilica. The steps were so narrow that once you start on the path, there is no going back, literally! There's just no space to allow for two way traffic. It's a real test of endurance. [Warning: It's not for those afraid of enclosed spaces. Is claustrophobic the word?] Oh, those shell shaped stair cases are fun... and dizzying, I can't tell the end of it. Hubby at times needed to dock or bend his head on one side so that he can pass through. He has a really funny photo going through the shell stairs but he doesn't want me to post it :p Thankfully, somewhere along the straight narrow staircase, there are windows with a little landing where tiny me could fit and recollect some strength. Hubby has to block the way for a bit, but the others behind didn't mind. I guess they are also glad to breathe a little without being blamed for stopping traffic. You know you've come to the top when finally, the stairs widen out. If you made it on top, going down is a walk in the park :-)
It was hard, my knees were really trembling after (oooh, need some exercise, they're screaming "not fit!, not fit!") But I think that it's really worth it in the end. The view was spectacular. {Yes, even on a cloudy, rainy day.} You know that surreal feeling when you say: "I can't believe I'm here?" That's me! each breath at that lovely height.
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