"Vippefyr" translates to "Fire basket". Built originally in 1692, the structure suspended a basket that was filled with burning coal or wood. It was then raised to be (hopefully) visible from the sea. It wasn't terribly effective and after a few years, a more conventional lighthouse was built a short distance away.
Max is climbing over one of the massive beams that make up the framework. It would have been interesting to see how the workers of the time would have raised them into position. Each beam is the size of a large tree.
Peg and I stand on the platform. It was cold and very windy. It would have taken more "than a little dab will do ya" on that day!
As Max climbs the timbers, the town on Skagen is seen in the background. The red tile roofs and yellow/gold paint is consistent throughout the town. Also visible are the sand dunes, now covered with grass to stabilize them.
Morton holds Sam, who mugs for the camera.
Another view of the very cold and choppy sea.
"Vippefyr" translates to "Fire basket". Built originally in 1692, the structure suspended a basket that was filled with burning coal or wood. It was then raised to be (hopefully) visible from the sea. It wasn't terribly effective and after a few years, a more conventional lighthouse was built a short distance away.
Max is climbing over one of the massive beams that make up the framework. It would have been interesting to see how the workers of the time would have raised them into position. Each beam is the size of a large tree.
Peg and I stand on the platform. It was cold and very windy. It would have taken more "than a little dab will do ya" on that day!
As Max climbs the timbers, the town on Skagen is seen in the background. The red tile roofs and yellow/gold paint is consistent throughout the town. Also visible are the sand dunes, now covered with grass to stabilize them.
Morton holds Sam, who mugs for the camera.
Another view of the very cold and choppy sea.
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