Wonderful sunshine and adventurous spirits today. We took a shuttle, train, bus, ferry and bus to get to a very famous lighthouse. We saw several “firsts”. This had a range light that was lit with mirrors sending light from the main lens down a floor and out another partial lens. The function of this partial The main lens was 4.5 tons and I pushed it around with one hand since it is still riding on the original mercury bath. The lens was an unconventional first order having three sides and being double decker. What a thrill to see it. The original carbon arc mechanism was on display and we saw the original weight appratus that turned the lens. They are still using an antique phone in the tower and original door handles in the shape of a fist. The kitchen, sleeping quarters and mechanical rooms have all been restored. It is staffed with wonderful interpreters and volunteers. I mentioned a pop can sitting in the kitchen and the man smiled and said "look around. You will see several things out of place. We put them there and ask the kids to find all the things that don't belong!" It was a fun place for us and obviously a great place for all.
Wonderful sunshine and adventurous spirits today. We took a shuttle, train, bus, ferry and bus to get to a very famous lighthouse. We saw several “firsts”. This had a range light that was lit with mirrors sending light from the main lens down a floor and out another partial lens. The function of this partial The main lens was 4.5 tons and I pushed it around with one hand since it is still riding on the original mercury bath. The lens was an unconventional first order having three sides and being double decker. What a thrill to see it. The original carbon arc mechanism was on display and we saw the original weight appratus that turned the lens. They are still using an antique phone in the tower and original door handles in the shape of a fist. The kitchen, sleeping quarters and mechanical rooms have all been restored. It is staffed with wonderful interpreters and volunteers. I mentioned a pop can sitting in the kitchen and the man smiled and said "look around. You will see several things out of place. We put them there and ask the kids to find all the things that don't belong!" It was a fun place for us and obviously a great place for all. 
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