Today, we woke up in a lighthouse. We rolled over and looked out the window and there was the Pacific Ocean continuing to wash over the rocks below. We had breakfast in the old radio room and the phone rang. It was Renee from Phoenix, Arizona. She is getting married and coming to this area for her honeymoon. I reviewed the tide schedule for June and advised her of the best time to arrive in order to tour the lighthouse and stay dry doing so. The tide schedules vary and twice a day the rock becomes an island as the tide comes in and covers the pathway to the lighthouse.
It was time for chores, and since we were still an island, I went outside and fed Ginger, the sea gull, then weed wacked the walkways. Afterwards, I replaced the battery in the smoke and fire alarm. Next, came tour rehearsal. After lunch, we cleaned up and prepared for our tour guests.
The Historical Society, which operates the lighthouse, offers a free place to park the RV to folks who volunteer at the lighthouse. Bill and Gretchen Schmidt, our acting RV co-hosts, arrived and we became acquainted. We clarified our tour assignments (Teare on the register and in the Gift Shop, Gretchin in the Parlor, I would be on the second floor, and Bill would take the tower).
People were lined up outside the door prior to our opening time of 2:00. Soon we were conducting tours continuously for 2 hours. In that time, we had 56 visitors. I enjoyed doing the tours. The guests were from all over the world.
After dinner, I did a walk-about around the rock to warn folks that soon the land upon which the lighthouse sits will become an island. One gentleman from Japan was the last one off. He did not make it with dry feet…
I returned to feed Fred the sea gull. Ginger, his mate, was no where to be seen. We were able to watch the first NBA Finals game and were sorry to see a game one loss. We focused on our responsibilities today and did not take photos, but stay tuned for more to follow.
The sun is now setting over the Pacific and the day is drawing to a close. The light is operational and all is well.
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