While staying on the island and sight seeing, we decided to stop at the East End Lighthouse. I knew from my research that there wasn't much to it, but it made for a quick stop and a little history around it. Remember our trip to Aruba where Sakari and the hubby climbed Hooiberg Mountain? It was 563 steps to the top. I couldn't do it because of my leg injury. Well, it was my turn to make up for that now. It wasn't 563 steps, but about 35 steps I think I read. Hey, that's a mountain for me since steps are NOT my friend these days. Flat ground...fine. Steps....not so fine. But I was about to do this. 

So up we went....I made it to the top without having to stop and was proud of that accomplishment. There are stumps, trees and stones in the walkway, so you have to be careful when walking.

Once you get up to the top you will see the lighthouse and there will be signs explaining the history behind the lighthouse and area.

The information boards, located in several different area's up there, showed that the older lighthouse was a kerosene light and worked between 1919-1937 and then was replaced by the modern lighthouse and solar powered. It is still in use today. This area of the island was where early settlements were and Gun Bay was the entry between the east end and the other Cayman Islands. 

We ventured off in other areas, which had a lot of gravel. I feel like not most people go in this area because most reviews don't even mention it.  There really wasn't anything back there but a few more information boards about the area. 

The hubby stayed back and read all the info boards and Sakari and I headed back to the steps. We were over it by now and knew that the hubby would come back and summarize what he read so why bother right? It was also very hot (today was in the 90's) and we wanted some shade.

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We gradually took a step down. Then another. Then another. We made it half way down and looked over the wall into the place next door. There was a memorial there with flowers. 

Finally we seen the hubby heading down the steps and we were relieved that we were about to be back in the car in a/c. Whew it's hot!!!

Here is a short video of us walking around the place.

This makes for a quick stop when seeing the sights along the East End.