Today we finally got to visit the lighthouse that we've been watching from a distance. The day was sunny and beautiful, in contrast to the weather earlier in the week. The staff at the lighthouse told us that the winds on Monday were sustained at 80 mph--hurricane speed. Fortunately for us, the campground was sheltered from the worst of it. The lighthouse has weathered many storms over the years.
 The lighthouse tour started at the Greeting Center. |  The views were impressive both north and south of the lighthouse. This is to the south. |
We were accompanied on our tour by a couple who had a "puppy in training" to be a guide dog for the blind. The 10 month old golden retriever behaved admirably and made the climb up open iron stairs without fear.
From the top of the lighthouse, where the large Fresnel lens shines, we could see miles away--and also down to the rocky shoals that pose such a hazard for ships.
This morning when I went our for my walk, the sun was shining, the robins were hopping about, and there were bunnies everywhere.
One of the volunteer couples at the lighthouse are fellow Excel owners, and we spent some time talking with them about their workkamping experiences.
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