Traveling Lighthouses

I had shell picking and a lighthouse viewing. Sanibel Island Light or Point Ybel Light was one of the first lighthouses located on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is a top shelling destination. This iron skeleton tower which stands 98 feet above sea level has a central spiral staircase, with 127 steps.  It was first lit on August 20, 1884. The original keeper was Dudley Richardson. In 1946, a hurricane hit the island and caused a lot of erosion. So they decided to have the lighthouse automated. The lighthouse is still active and the tower is not open to public but it is open for viewing. The highlight of this trip was my visit at the Lighthouse Café.  Thanks to the taxi driver who told me about the Lighthouse Café.  My visit there had given a boost to my passion for lighthouse. The ambiance was great. It was a place filled with lots of lighthouse photos from visitors. I hope to share my photo too when I get a chance to visit again. My Sanibel Lighthou

A lighthouse visit on a snowy winter? Yes!  The name of the lighthouse comes from Captain John Tibbetts of Troy, New York. History says that he gave three acres of his 600 acres to the Federal Government for the construction of this lighthouse.  The original lighthouse was constructed in 1827 and was rebuilt in 1852 due to the inefficient light.  It is one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It is a circular tower and stands 69 feet. The Lightkeeper's quarters was converted to a hostel, with a museum next door. Tibbetts Lighthouse is located in Cape Vincent where Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence river meet. A blissful and cold place.  I visited the lighthouse with a friend from Syracuse on a winter time in March. The place was peaceful. The lake was frozen. The weather was cold. The view was gorgeous. And the lighthouse is absolutely a beautiful tower!