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September 15, 2004
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
On Monday Darlene, Alexis and I went over to see the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. This is my thrid trip to Cape Hatteras but it was the first time I got up the nerve to actually walk up the tower while Darlene stayed on the ground and showed Alexis a tree frog.
Walking up the lighthouse was a big deal for me because I'm terrified of heights. But I decided, being the lighthouse girl that I am, it was time to go up and take a look at the view. I regret not going up in the World Trade Center years ago when I was in New York and I was tired of regretting things I didn't do.
This sign is what greeted you as you bought your ticket and began your climb:
A bit daunting no? But it really wasn't bad. It took me 6 minutes to go up. I stopped once because I needed to and a couple of other times due to waiting for people to come down the stairs so those of us going up could pass.
This is the narrow stairway:
It only took me 4 minutes to get down and I could have done it faster if it hadn't been for the older lady and child in front of me.
But the view was definitely worth it!
Posted by Daffodil at September 15, 2004 8:58 AM
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