The Artist

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 ...

The kids at the Ocracoke Lighthouse

but the Hatteras Lighthouse is so iconic ...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The kids getting ready to climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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  ...

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 ...

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 ...