High Over High St
Mike discovers a splendid rooftop terrace, in time for the sunset.
This is Mike George coming at you live in Columbus, Ohio, on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, 27 April 2025, at approximately 18:12. It is a gorgeous day. I want to show you the vantage point I have today.
Currently, I am on top of the shorter and older Hilton building in the Short North. Interestingly, I am having to use the Hyatt’s wi-fi— that’s the black glass building right across the street. We might have some technical moments with the connection as I move the camera around to give you a 360-degree panorama of this vantage point. I feel like I’m in a 007 film waiting for the final boss to come out!
Rooftop Vantage Point
I am sitting on this little rooftop catwalk. I’m thankful I didn't have to pay $20 for an overpriced observation deck; it turns out leaving the rooftop stair ajar serves just as well. This is one of the best views of Columbus I’ve ever seen in my life.
I’ve just got my purse and my vape up here. I have to stay close to the Hyatt because it is the "eye of the internet" for me right now. I’m still trying to figure out how to "paper over" and legally or illegally reclaim all the stolen shit I need to get back. It’s moments like this view that almost make all the "bullshit" worth it.
Searching for WANDA
I feel blessed to see things like this unexpectedly on a Sunday evening. Since I already know about Parking Garage KAREN, I think I’ll call the equivalent at this establishment “Hilton Helen” or “Hilton Herald.” I need a decent archnemesis for this shitshow.
I am specifically thinking about the one who took WANDA. She is still gone — either destroyed likely or in a dumpster queue in the dark annals of the Greater Columbus Convention Center back docks area.
Observing the City Infrastructure
I might go on a mission to find her if I have time, but I don't want to rush and beat an arbitrary deadline when I can just stand back and behold this. You can see the busy lives unfolding below, with cars circulating along the "arteries" of 71, 315, 70, 270, and 670.
Again, thank you to the Hyatt for their far-reaching wi-fi. From here, I can see that their antennas are absolutely humongous compared to the other buildings. I love watching the motor vehicles circulate, though I do bemoan our tendency to invest in highways to the detriment of our transit systems
The sun is making the camera angle a bit difficult, but this would make a great backdrop for future construction headshots.
Looking out, I can see an airplane landing at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, as well as Nationwide Arena, which I call my "former mothership".
I’m surprised no one is commenting—what does it take to impress you people if this million-dollar view doesn't do it?
