The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Before we are allowed up the tower we have to stow our bags in the provided safe lockers. Good for us as we still had our luggage on us. Okay it was only a backpack but nevertheless it was still nice to take a load off.

We'd barely set one foot inside the tower and already we were off kilter and stumbling. No we hadn't been drinking. It's amazing how much of a difference the slight slant makes to a climb.

We had to wait for about 5-10mins near the top, until the group on top left. It was a lovely view. We weren't allowed very long up top and the tour lady started to get grumpy with us near the end.

I was happy to leave. Although I have climbed higher towers, this was the one that got me the closest to freaking. I had an almost overpowering need to lie flat with my arms spread out wide and clinging. But I got over that. Having my family laughing at me helped me to focus on something else.