Monday, June 3, 2013

Lighthouses--continued

One lighthouse just wasn't enough though. After checking out the Currituck lighthouse, we visited two others.

First up: Bodie light house (pronounced BODY)


We did not climb this lighthouse but instead spent time checking out the grounds (and posing for group pictures!).


Next up: Cape Hatteras


This is the tallest lighthouse in North America! My uncle and I climbed to the top while others in our group spent some time relaxing.

Cape Hatteras light house was renovated for nearly a million dollars, but you would not know it from the fact that pieces of the railing along the top were disintegrating. A lot of that money was actually used not just to renovate, but to move the lighthouse.

Cape Hatteras used to be closer to the shore, but the wind was causing all sorts of problems to the building, so eventually it was moved a little further inland.

I really enjoyed seeing the lighthouses. I find them fascinating!