Traveling Lighthouses

This lighthouse is special to me because I visited it with my 2 great friends. In Spanish, it is called Faro La Marina. It is an active lighthouse situated in Parque el Faro, on a high cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.   History says that the lighthouse was originally constructed in 1900 at Punta Coles.  It was dismantled and reconstructed in Miraflores. It is a 72 ft. iron tower with a gallery and a lantern. Sturdy and charming.  The lighthouse is not open to public, so we didn't get a chance to climb the top.  However, seeing it standing still facing the Pacific Ocean was enough reason to admire it. I can live in one of those condo houses, and have the lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean as my window view.  My visit to Lima, Peru with John and Jenny was a fun experience.  Peru is a beautiful country with similar culture and environment like the Philippines.  Visiting Senor De Los Milagros church was ...

It was a gloomy day, windy and about to rain.  But it didn't stop me from exploring this lighthouse. I wanted to use my long layover in Portland, to add  this lighthouse on  my list.  So, I took an uber and met a nice couple who drove me here. There was an original lighthouse that was built in 1855 as a wooden structure.  Unfortunately, the breakwater was extended, so they built this lighthouse in 1875 to replace it.  Also known as the Portland Breakwater Light, it is a marker of the end of the rocky breakwater protecting Portland's harbor from ocean storm. "Bug Light was inspired by the fourth-century Choragic Monument built near the Acropolis in Athens. The unique style of the ligthouse sets it apart from any other lighthouse in the world because it was made of curved cast-iron plates."  I agree with its uniqueness. I've never seeen a lighthouse that has a detailed design such as this. It is special. I feel like I am in Athens...

Who would think that this structure is a lighthouse?  Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is also known as the Fleet Street lighthouse, named after its location. This octagonal, three-storey wood structure was originally part of a pair of lighthouses built in 1861 at Queen's Wharf. This lighthouse along with another smaller lighthouse marked the entrance to Toronto harbour in 1861.  It was deactivated in 1912.  The other lighthouse was demolished but this lighthouse was relocated to its current location in 1929. It is owned by the City Toronto and is listed in Toronto Heritage Register.  This piece of history sits in the middle of Toronto City.  Not many people know that this small structure is a lighthouse, and maybe most people don't even notice it when they pass by. It could be mistaken as a railroad ticket office.   Thanks to my long layover in Toronto.  I was able to explore another unique lighthouse, and I met a...

Would it be wonderful to have a lighthouse that was built in your honor? Fort George or more famously known as Baron Bliss lighthouse was built and named in remembrance of Baron Bliss, a Philanthropist from England.  At age 42, he became paralyzed and was unable to walk.  He then acquired a yacht called the "Sea King" and fished around the area.   When he got sick at age 57, he invited the local governor aboard his yacht and told him that he intended to give his fortune to the nation of Belize, because he was impressed with the people's warm hospitality. When he died in March 1926, he wished on his will to be buried in a granite tomb near the sea, enclosed with an iron fence, and with a lighthouse built nearby. His wish was granted. So this monument was built as a welcoming beacon and a memorial to a "man who deeply loved the sea and demonstrated great caring for those who showed him kindness and hospitality in his last days." Belize...

It took me a while to visit the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida. Amelia lighthouse is standing at the highest point on the island.  It was built in 1839 from bricks re-used from the Cumberland Island Lighthouse in Georgia. The tower was originally 50 ft, and in 1881 a lantern was installed increasing its height to 64 feet. The lens that was replaced in 1903 is still used in the lighthouse. This light remains in operation, but the structure is now a private residence.  The ownership of the lighthouse was transferred from the US Coast Guard to the City of Fernandina Beach in 2001.  Access to the lighthouse is limited and is not open to public, but the grounds is open for viewing. Our journey to this lighthouse started with my car riding a ferry boat. Wow, it's a milestone for my car to ride a ferry. We were excited but was surprised with the very short ride of 10 minutes for $6. It could have been more exciting if it was longer. I...