Lighthouse

Sentimental Photo

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June 15th 2006
Quite a phallic symbol, isn’t it? This is the only lighthouse that I stopped for picture out of sentimental reason. I remember the last visit, 3 years ago, during which time there were three of us. We visited this one in between hang gliding lessons and walking the beach. Memory...it has a way of doing you in if you let it. After the necessary hygiene routine, I said good bye to the sandy b ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more