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We could barely contain our excitement as we went through the ticket booth at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio. “Let’s climb the Eiffel Tower first,” I said. “From up top we can look out over the park and see everything.”

 

My older brother, Luis, shook his head. “I don’t need to see the whole park to know I want to do the Drop Tower first.”

 

“How about we start with a family ride,” Mom said. “Something your little sister can go on too. Like the antique cars.”

 

Teenaged Luis and I looked at each other. No way. We had one day at the park. We were old enough for the scary rides and wanted a thrill. Mom gave in after we promised that the next ride would be appropriate for all of us.

 

After a good deal of strategizing, we headed to the Viking Fury. The ride resembled a long narrow ship that dipped in the middle and rose on either end like a crescent moon. Once in motion, the ship swung like a pendulum, reaching higher and higher as it gained momentum. At the ride’s peak the people at the far ends were practically tipped upside down. Even way down on the ground I could hear their screams.

 

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