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The Lady of Light ("Farol da Senhora da Luz," in Portuguese,) was the first lighthouse on the coast of Portugal, constructed in 1758. It is a two story hexagonal building, on the grounds of the Chapel of the Lady of Light. Built on a granite outcrop on the "Mount of Light," where its green lantern… Continue reading Senhora Da Luz
The Felgueiras Lighthouse is situated where the Douro River finds the Atlantic. Although no longer in operation, the mariners' beacon continues to command respect more than 200 years after its construction. Giant ocean waves are known to slam the lighthouse's jetty, making it a (careful!) must-see for photographers. The lighthouse's historic neighborhood, Foz do Douro, one… Continue reading Foz Do Douro
I really felt far out there when I visited the Leelanau State Park. On the very tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse a beacon for many years to those entering the bay... ...this is about as far from Chicago and the civilized world, about as far back in time, as its… Continue reading 200 Year Old White Cedar
