Today is a beach day! Off to Sandy Hook for Lighthouse tour of the oldest continually-operated lighthouse in the USA dating back to 1764. So it was actually funded by Great Britain, since it was in charge during that time. Businessmen had requested it since so many ships were destroyed trying to navigate around Sandy Hook to make their way to NewYork Harbor. During the American Revolutionary War the Americans shot at the lighthouse with cannons, but no damage was sustained by the lighthouse and no loss of life occurred. The 3-foot deep walls of the lighthouse are quite strong! The lighthouse is actually operated by the Coast Guard. The walk up the circular stairs to view the Bresnel lens was shorter than most lighthouses, but vertical climbs are always a challenge for me, especially the first step of the descent! The 2:30 tour of the lighthouse was preceded by viewing the Fort and surrounding areas and a trail walk to an elevated viewing area where we saw NYC from a different perspective. To one beach before lighthouse tour and a different one on the Atlantic after the tour. Playing in the sand was entertaining and nourishing to my soul with the warmth of the sun, the sound and smell of the water, and the feel of the sand. There are wonderful and plentiful bike paths and a campsite, too. I understand why people enjoy visiting Sandy Hook! On the way home, stopped at the highest point in Atlantic highlands which has a 9/11 memorial and, of course, goodies from DQ-yummy! 
Now Is Heaven 
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