First time in Coney Island I decided to take the roller coaster – seemingly an ordinary kid’s ride, nothing fancy like going backwards or in the dark, just a wooden roller coaster – the oldest in the U.S.A. Big mistake!
Two of the longest minutes of my life - no escape or recourse but to scream in sheer terror. My neck felt the centrifugal force bearing down with each incline and descent. Closing my eyes only exacerbated my acrophobia, making the experience physically painful. After what seemed an eternity, the ride ended. I disembarked with shaky feet, vowing never to ride again.
Two of the longest minutes of my life - no escape or recourse but to scream in sheer terror. My neck felt the centrifugal force bearing down with each incline and descent. Closing my eyes only exacerbated my acrophobia, making the experience physically painful. After what seemed an eternity, the ride ended. I disembarked with shaky feet, vowing never to ride again.
