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Point Fermin Lighthouse

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My adventure along the shore continues with a stop at Point Fermin Lighthouse . Mind you, I never even knew this lighthouse existed before this visit! I have been to the location several times in my life but was always mesmerized by the giant tree and... ...the outstanding ocean view. All I had to do was walk a few feet and BAM! BAM!!! Over here...the BAM is over here! This beauty has just been sitting there and I never noticed???? Yup, I do love a big tree! OK, back to the lighthouse! Luckily, they were offering a brief tour so I waited because I simply HAD to get inside that house. I had some time to kill so I enjoyed the gardens... Finally I am inside and guess what? No photos allowed. Oh man.... Once again I went into ninja stealth mode. The tour guide said I could take shots out of the windows so of course I did. Time to go up to the second floor. I love that dress! I c...

A Paranormal Encounter?

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I experienced a couple of strange things on my last trip to Florida and decided it would be neat to include some pictures with my story so you could get a better idea of What, Where, When and How. After viewing an episode of Ghost Hunters featuring the St. Augustine lighthouse, I was VERY excited about seeing the lighthouse for myself! During the day, my friends and I took a self-guided tour and I highly recommend it because it is very interesting - not just for those who are into the paranormal but simply for history's sake. Can't wait to get inside! Looks creepy through the trees, doesn't it? My first view of the lighthouse. It is imposing!  I love my zoom lens. No, I did not go up to the top (remember my PeopleMover story???).  This is where you enter the lighthouse.  A shot of the stairs...  ...going up, up, up! This is where Ghost Hunters caught TONS of evidence on film and digital recorders.  Since I wasn't about to go up to ...