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Lighthouse fascination - another Irish landmark visited

 I don't really understand the fascination and lure of lighthouses .... but I know I'm not the only one who is fascinated and drawn to the mystery of a lighthouse.  Today I made my first visit to Hook Head Lighthouse  in Wexford, Ireland.  I remember fondly my time living and working on Fair Isle  and how on the (many) stormy days I wondered how the lighthouse managed to stay standing - but how reassuring it was at night as the light would sweep over my house ... it was a constant and dependable feature of my life at the time.  I wonder if the altruistic purpose and nature is a component of our love for them ... there to keep us (or boats at sea to be more precise) safe ?  As a final reflection - I can't think about lighthouses and not recall that powerful saying which is a timely reminder for everyone; If you close your eyes no lighthouse can help you   a challenge to us all to be aware, live in the moment and not to ignore or refuse the support and help that is there. Al