Gotta take your word for it, without clicking the links! LOL
I have height issues, big time. It’s odd though — even though I don’t “like” flying, I’ve never had that acrophobic/dizzy sense about heights when in an airplane. OTOH, I can’t do observation decks or tall buildings of any sort. Heck, I don’t even like climbing to the top step of a ladder!
I’m the same way as you—not really a fan of flying (especially after 9/11), but I could do it again if I had to. I am more freaked out by overlooks of canyons and observations decks like you said. I’ve gotten better over the years, but still a little freaked out. One of my high school friends did her first skydiving jump in September. I have to admit I envy people that can do such a thing. I love the sky. I love clouds. It must be an amazing feeling. I contacted her about it. She wants a friend or friends to go with her next time. I told her, I don’t know if I could do it when push comes to shove so to speak, but I am interested. She’s talking next Spring or Summer.