A day or two earlier, I had stood on the deck of the ship, happily gazing at the statue as we sailed into port. Now a long line of tourists slowly moved up the spiral stairs. It was mid-August, hot and humid, not the ideal time for this visit. But after a year in Europe, we were in good shape, having walked, hiked, and climbed the tourist attractions of over a dozen different countries.
The view from the top was terrific.
