This lighthouse is also
within an SANDF controlled area on the Northern headland. Time permitted us to
travel from the South head around the Langebaan Lagoon and Saldanha Bay with
Sammy leading the way.
Approaching the headland one
passes Malgas Island and the much smaller West Coast Island, with North Head
lighthouse visible in the distance. There is a remarkable similarity between
the two heads and their adjacent islands.
North Head lighthouse was
built in 2005. The lighthouses on each head are so similar that the same plans
were probably used to construct the lighthouses only 5 years apart. This
lighthouse is also in excellent condition. John took the trouble to count the
steps; 102 in the spiral steel staircase.
Thanks again to our host,
Sammy, for allowing us to accompany him and his colleague on their routine
maintenance duties. It was a great day.
