Dry Tortugas Light

Three miles to the west of Fort Jefferson stands the Dry Tortugas Light, a lighthouse first built in 1825 and still in operation. Think of all the hurricanes this lighthouse has seen over almost 200 years. The isolation, loneliness, and harsh but beautiful environment of this structure really captures my imagination. It’s night time as I write this post, and out way way out there in the sea right now this lonely lighthouse shines it light performing its duty, but very few if any human eyes are there to see.

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