Ascension into Hell

Hubs and I just returned from a trip to Prague, where we visited Prague Castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral. Construction on the cathedral began in 1344 and it boasts a giant clock tower whose main spire reaches a height of 317 feet. We purchased tickets to climb the tower without really thinking about what we were getting into -- which was 287 steps up a spiral staircase with steps about three feet wide.

We thought. We were going. To die.

Photo credit to Hubs

We finally reached the ground again, dizzy and trying to catch our breath, and looked back up at the tower. I was still in awe of the history and architecture around us and was feeling pretty blissful about the experience. Until...

Hubs: Where did we climb to?
Me: Those big openings at the top.
Hubs: Well, that was dumb.