We climbed to the top of St Paul’s Cathedral, which is 528 steps up. The view was breathtaking, but your time at the top is limited. As soon as we stepped outside, someone was directly us to keep moving. I was able to snap a few photos. By the way, if you climb 528 step up to the top, you have to go down 528 steps. My legs felt it by the time we were done. Here’s one of the photos I got before we were whisked away.
We are off again for more adventures and I hope to share some of them when it is all over. I hope all is well with everyone and I’ll be sure to visit your blogs and comments when my family time is over, which will come too soon I fear. Take care!
50 Year Project 
Wow…. what a gorgeous view… a shame the sky was a bit overcast.
I felt bad that the day we went up the sky was overcast. It is so hard making plans when the weather is so odd all of the time.
Beautiful and worth the wobbly feeling in the legs when you were done, I am sure. Have fun!
My legs were wobbly…and sore the next day. I need to get into better shape 🙂
If I walked up that many steps you would have to carry me down or at least let me rest for a couple hours before I went down again.(smile) Love your picture.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I understand Francine. When we got down I searched out the nearest pub to rest and to celebrate the climb 🙂
I remember climbing those steps in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Some of the stairways were so narrow and tiny… not good for someone who’s claustrophobic (not me) but the view, oh the view is well worth it!!! Love the London Eye in the background. The hubby was too chicken to get on it…
At first the stairs were nice and wide, but as we continued it kept getting narrower and narrower. It was kinda cool, but if you suffer from vertigo or claustrophobia this would not be the place for you. I haven’t been on the Eye yet.
Oh, lovely! When we went up in 2004, we could spend as much time there as we wanted. Unfortunately that specific day was so cold, we couldn’t stay up there too long. 🙂
It was a great view!!!! & those stairs…. I can’t believe I could still remember the amount of stairs!! Thanks TBM for an awesome memory/reminder!! 🙂 **
At times the stairs felt never ending. But the view was worth it. Thanks Xandre.
It was chilly when we were there so I can imagine that it gets super cold up there.
Were you in the whispering gallery? And if you were, did you try it out? It´s very clever!
We were in the whispering gallery but it was so crowded that we didn’t get a chance to see or hear much. I need to go back when it isn’t so crowded…after the Olympics.
Shame, but a good reason to go back. My grandmother took me when I was about 8 years old, and I still have such strong memories of the visit!
Great that you are enjoying your time together. Seems the weather is showing its Britishness. 🙂
The weather has shown them a little bit of everything, sunny days, cloudy, windy and today rain. So unpredictable lately.
Fabulous shot! Glad you are enjoying time with family!
Thanks Fergiemoto…it is wonderful to see them.
oh that’s unfortunate. I climbed up to the top of St. Paul’s about 8 years ago now and was up there for about an hour. Splendid view, narrow steep stairs though, eh?
Yes I was amazed how narrow the steps got at the top and curvy. Made me a little dizzy coming down. I wish we had more time up there but there were so many people I understand why they were rushing us. Everyone wanted a chance to see. It made me a little sad but at least I saw it. Maybe I should go back in the winter when it isn’t so crowded and dress warm 🙂
Enjoy your family time.
Thank you!
Probably I wouldn’t complete these steps… 🙂 Amazing TBM, Thank you, have a nice time with your family, love, nia
Thanks Nia…the visit has been wonderful so far and we still have time together, which is oh so nice.
528 step up to the top, great exercise! Have fun.
It was great exercise…if I only did that every day I might lose those extra pounds.
That time always goes too fast! Thanks for sharing the great photo!
I know…which is why all of us are trying to make the most of it. But time has a way of winning every time.
Wonderful shot…i would never make it up there…too afraid of falling
If you have a fear of heights, the staircases would be too much. Closer to the top it is more like climbing a ladder, very steep.
Thank for working in a post amidst the visitors.
Great photo, I remember going to st paul’s years ago and climbing the multitudes of stairs.
I had a private tour once. I do not like heights and was terrified in the Whispering Gallery. Outside I was fine, but I shouldn’t have liked to be rushed.
Have you climbed the Monument yet?
I thought that was Sydney for a second then! I feel such a sense of achievement after a lot of stairs 🙂 But that is TOO many!
I did that climb when i was young – wouldn’t want to now!
We tend to forget that every action ahs an equal and opposite reaction 🙂 Great view!