To The Lighthouse We Go Tuesday

Today was  a lazy day around here.  We each got to sleep in and do what we wanted most of the day.  We eat lunch and dinner together.  This afternoon we went to Bald Head Island's lighthouse.  There were three lighthouses originally and the only one left.  It was a long walk to the top.  When you got to the last level you had to climb a ladder....I made it though it was a matter of adjusting to the opening.  I was not going to go that far huffing and puffing to the top and not see the view.  I was told the  view was gorgeous.
Here are some pictures of the outside, inside and top side views.  We noticed that the top of the lighthouse isn't centered.  Here are Ben and Sarah at the foot of the lighthouse.

Check out the inside of this place as we climb the many thin steps to the top.  This is not an easy climb.

I was huffing and puffing when I got this far and wanted to keep going to see what was at the top.

Here is the view from the top.  You can see the forest, river and marsh lands that are on this island.  What an interesting mixture of vegetation.

Only golf carts are allowed on the island.  The speed limit is 18 mph.   Our cart doesn't even get that!  You drive these carts with the pedal to the metal and you're maybe going 15 mph over hills and down hills. LOL

There are many oddly shaped trees like this around here.  Many have moss hanging from them.

After the tough walk to the top, Tim and I were grateful to be back at the house to watch the setting sun.  The sun sets about 5 p.m. then stays light for another half hour or so.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I continue to count my blessings here.