26th OCTOBER 2019 ~ When I was young, I read a lot of Enid Blyton's adventure stories. Other than castles with hidden tunnel, a lighthouse would always provide excitement and thrill the characters had to experience. To be able to get very close to a lighthouse was indeed a rare opportunity for me as visitors were allowed to get into the lighthouse complex to use the bathrooms and the praying room as well.
Here are some interesting facts about the lighthouse on Lengkuas Island:
- The tower was erected by the Dutch Colony Government in 1882 and the it is still functioning as a guide to vessels on its waters.
- The structure is 50 metres tall.
- The lighthouse has 18 floors and there is a window on each floor so climbers could rest and enjoy different view from different levels. HOWEVER, visitors are not allowed to climb up anymore but it was possible two years ago. [I found out from the Internet you can actually go up the lighthouse if you are granted permission with a small sum of money]
- The only people living on the island are the three lighthouse operators.
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| The lighthouse from the back side |
If I were to come back to Lengkuas Island again, I would make sure to climb up the lighthouse to observe the heavenly panoramic view. May God grant me good health and strong feet for many more years to come.
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