Took a long ride down to Hatteras today to see what all the hoopla was about regarding that lighthouse!  I've seen pictures and (even have some) of the lighthouse, but there it was--standing there right before me.  Very cool.  And again the exercise thing comes up--I climbed to the top, which is the equivalent of 12 stories tall.  I didn't suffer, but walking down was considerably easier.

 

I enjoyed the trip through the National Seashore and Pea Island to get to the lighthouse.  Route 12 was different than any road I've been on, but it was beautiful.  The sand dunes came right to the edge of the road and even onto the road in some spots! It reminded me of driving along the road with snow drifts.

It was a beautiful day on the beach, too!  Nice place.  Heading out tomorrow, though.