Hillsboro Inlet, Florida

My daughter wanted to travel to Fort Lauderdale. We planned this trip, so that my older son could visit more places.  Fort Lauderdale was a good choice.

I always have to negotiate with my kids, that if we travel to a place that I've been and they wanted to see, we need to see a lighthouse so I can benefit from the trip.  It's a joke, but as their mom, they are compelled to follow my wishes. Sometimes, they say "we have no choice."

Hillsboro Inlet was constructed in Detroit, Michigan and shipped to it's current location.  It was built in 1906 and was first illuminated in 1907.

History says that "this light was very much needed by vessels bound through the Florida straits into the Gulf of Mexico or to the island of Cuba."

According to the records as well, "in the second half of the 20th century, this inlet was considered one of the most powerful lights in the world."  The fresnel was developed by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel. It has a unique design, allowing the light to be more visible over greater distance."

The Inlet stands 136 feet, with 175 steps to the top and has octagonal shape. That day was not a good day to climb the top because it was closed.  Nevertheless, we enjoyed the spectacular view around it.

We took a cruise to see the beautiful mansions and yachts or what is famously known as the "Millionaire Mile." We hang out on the beach and watched a car show.

It was a very warm day but definitely a great day to see another lighthouse - by force.  It was a wonderful and most importantly another sponsored trip with my two kids.