About ten years ago, the kids and I made it a point to see every lighthouse within driving distance when traveling. I got a text from my my son one day asking me what my favorite lighthouse was ... and I broke out in a cold sweat. I love lighthouses! Picking a favorite was like picking a favorite child!!!!
I love the Ocracoke Lighthouse because I love Ocracoke so much ...
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The kids at the Ocracoke Lighthouse |
but the Hatteras Lighthouse is so iconic ...
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse |
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The kids getting ready to climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse |
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You can't really see them, but the kids are flying around the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. |
but my son and I took a day trip to Currituck Lighthouse, just the two of us ...
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My son was just shy of being old enough to climb the lighthouse alone,
but I'm a chicken and couldn't force myself to climb up.
They made me buy a ticket to escort my son to the top ...
but I waited on the second floor landing inside while he climbed to the top.
He climbed up and down safely ... and they were none the wiser! |
but I also love Savannah and the Tybee Lighthouse ... which is also where my
Fear of Heights reared it's ugly head again ... and why I knew better than to try climb to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse with my son ...
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On our way to climb the Tybee Island Lighthouse.
The kids had a blast, but it was a decision I would soon regret! |
but the Bodie Island Lighthouse is pretty cool, too ...
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The kids at the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
They were disappointed that visitors can't climb this lighthouse. |
but I really have a soft spot in my heart for the Georgetown Lighthouse ... it looks so much like the lighthouse on Ocracoke ...
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Passing the Georgetown (SC) Lighthouse on our way to a barrier island to look for shells. |
but we had some much fun in the shadow of the Hunting Island Lighthouse ...
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Hunting Island Lighthouse, near Beaufort, South Carolina. |
I finally decided on the Hatteras Lighthouse, because it's such a recognizable piece of Americana, and he surprised me with a drawing of it! I've always loved to draw, and it seems my son has inherited my passion. I think he did a masterful job. What a wonderful present that was ...
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