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Built in 1864, 125,000 candle power, and visible from 17 miles.110 steps to the lantern.The pressurized kerosene for the light.The Lighthouse Keeper, Sam, cranking up the weights that turn the light. He needs to do this every two hours. The equipment i…

View of the Hope Town Harbor.Long way up….and down.The entrance to the lighthouse.I think it’s time to get a new captain on our neighbors boat.

We went up to the top with the lighthouse keeper, a second generation keeper, to light the light. Something very few people have ever done. What a thrill!The light weighs twenty-four thousand pounds and has turned on the same bed of mercury since 1864….

We went up to the top with the lighthouse keeper, a second generation keeper, to light the light. Something very few people have ever done. What a thrill!The light weighs twenty-four thousand pounds and has turned on the same bed of mercury since 1864….

Dancing to Rake and Scrape.Boys night out at Snappa’s!

Dancing to Rake and Scrape.Boys night out at Snappa’s!

The ferry to Man-O-War.This couple are here every year selling their baked goods. If you know me, you know I’m so happy to see them. The same ladies are here sewing every year when we come back. They do such beautiful work.

The ferry to Man-O-War.This couple are here every year selling their baked goods. If you know me, you know I’m so happy to see them. The same ladies are here sewing every year when we come back. They do such beautiful work.

Our musician friend, Bil Krauss, is playing in Bermuda for the month of May. This one is for you Bil!Must be! I agree. It’s a dry Island.Albury boat yard makes beautiful wooden sailboats and fiberglass fishing boats here in Man-o-War.Our ride back to M…

Our musician friend, Bil Krauss, is playing in Bermuda for the month of May. This one is for you Bil!Must be! I agree. It’s a dry Island.Albury boat yard makes beautiful wooden sailboats and fiberglass fishing boats here in Man-o-War.Our ride back to M…