Tuesday, October 23, 2012

lighthouses

"the sea has never been friendly to man. at most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness." -- joseph conrad


the cape hatteras lighthouse on the outer banks was being moved from the lower level to high ground last time we were there.  it now sits high on the dunes and was a challenge in its run to the top of the stairs.  freya hoffmeister commented on the black and white markings of a peruvian lighthouse she has encountered in her journey around south america.  this is to let her see a north carolina version of the sailor's warning lights.  i hope it brings her good fortune in her pursuit of the western coast on her way to guyana and ultimately the return to rio.  safe travels Freya! Gutes Fahren!

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