One of my greatest fears is heights. Climbing ladders over a certain height is enough to cause nightmares. I managed to overcome it out of necessity during the Cedar Fire, but that’s because self- and property-preservation took a higher priority than the fear of climbing up on the roof.
Not too long ago, I watched a Discovery/TLC/History Channel program on Bolivia’s Road of Death, and that gave me some serious pause. Dark Roasted Blend took the meme several steps further and compiled a pictorial of The Most Dangerous Roads in the World.
The ones that are passable by vehicle are bad enough, but the hiking trail in China is flat-out chilling. Theoretically on those passable by vehicle, you could get out and walk. Theoretically. The hiking trail? There are no turn-outs!
‘Course my husband, who has acrobat in his DNA [not kidding – ed.], sees these pictures and says, “Cool. You wanna?”
(H/T Ace)
You are one of the brightest lights at TSW, Ma’am. Your charm, grace, and sparkling wit are an important part of the character of the place and much of what makes it worth visiting. I am grateful for all that you write there and here. Please except best wishes for a fine Christmas from this Scrooge.
By: machinist on December 23, 2006
at 3:06 am
Yet another thing we share- I am afraid of heights also.
I used to force myself to the top of the tower at Six Flags & slowly inch my way over to the edge.
Looking out is ok, looking down isn’t!
I hope you have (had?) a very Merry Christmas & I echo everything Mac said.
By: Rabbit on December 26, 2006
at 1:18 am
I hear you, amiga. Me and step ladders have an uneasy history, not to mention the ladder things. *shudder* I saw that video earlier and had to wipe the sweat off my palms. Yoiks!
When I was in Costa Rica we took some pretty hairy jungle mountain roads in a charter bus. I sat in the back and sucked on a bottle of Rum, which only made me a drunk scaredy cat. And those roads were nothing compared with that one in the vid.
Oh. And I third Mac’s sweet sentiments. Totally, dudette!
(((hugs)))
dipsy
By: dipsy on December 28, 2006
at 12:37 am