Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Point Reyes Lighthouse

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As my final post of the year I thought I would make a push to finish editing the photos from my trip with Grams and my Aunt to Inverness and the Pt. Reyes lighthouse which as you will all soon see is quite a beauty. I might also add that it is not exactly easy to get to and from and you may not want to take your own Grandma on such a trek. 300+ steps plus several ramping sidewalks in between those steps along with the blustery Northern California weather make it a bit of a journey. But if you are able I definitely think it's worth it.

I'll leave it wordless from here on out except for a few highlights.

-those incredible orange patches on the rock that make you feel as if you are in some alien landscape are algae and contrary to their actual color are classfied as a green algae called Trentepohlia.

-In the 1906 earthquake the Pt. Reyes lighthouse moved 18 feet in one minute and was only without service for 13 min,

- It was built in 1870 and was retired in 1975.

I wish I had gotten to see and do so much more on this trip but I guess that means I'll just have to go back.

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Posted by Kelly at Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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