There is a lighthouse on the island of Key West that is restored but not operating. The lighthouse has the keeper's house as well as the tower, and it's well worth a visit.
The lighthouse families had tea and coffee services provided by the lighthouse service.
The light in the lighthouse burned acetylene, and this is the line from the ground to the top of the tower.
The lighthouse has very thick walls, and it has withstood all the hurricanes that have been thrown at it.
This view from the lighthouse is the motel where we stayed - the Lighthouse Inn.
I'm not sure if these wires are original to the lighthouse or were added for the safety of visitors. Another view of Key West.
This is a view from east to west via north from the lighthouse. The plaque has a photo and descriptions telling you what you're seeing.
There were some serious motorcycles while we were there. This is from brunch at Sarabeth's.
Sloppy Joe's is famous as the bar frequented by Earnest Hemingway. It became so popular that it moved to this location (after Hemingway left Key West) so that it could accommodate more customers. The original location is now a bar called Capt. Tony's. Each place claims to be Hemingway's favorite bar. I'd say they're both semi-right.
