Empire State Building

My first post for this blog is about the Empire State Building but I am bringing it up again so I can post some pics from the top.

I took my two youngest children there July 8, 2009. We went up around sunset. It was packed. We waited over an hour to get to the 86th floor. When we hit the 80th floor you had the option to walk the stairs to the observation deck. I said what the hell let's give it a try. Big mistake. I didn't think it would be a big deal. I was wrong. By the time I reached the observation deck I thought I was going to die. My heart was pounding in my chest, my ears and my throat. I am now convinced I am out of shape. My mother wanted to walk the stairs but they wouldn't let her. She said I have cancer, I am not crippled. I think she would have done better than me. After I caught my breath I took a few pictures not knowing how to adjust it for night pictures. Then my son took it for me and adjusted it. Kids are so smart these days.

After viewing NYC from the Observation deck we then took the elevator to the 102nd floor. Was it worth an extra $15 per person? Not really, same view. But, I can at least say I was there! You are not outside at this level. It is enclosed.