Of course, we haven't been on the Erie Canal that long, but it has been three days. We started with the first opening of the Waterford series of 5 locks. No problem. Two locks after that we hit a lock that required us to go through rapids to get to the entrance of the lock. The waterfalls was beside us and the rapids all around us. The boat twisted and turned and we had to force it into the lock. Pretty exciting and nerve wracking. We only bumped the lock once.
New York State has had some rain, so the water flow has increased which has given us an interesting time getting into locks. About half of them we have turned sideways getting in. Luckily Patti has driven, so she powers her way in.
It feels real good at the end of the day when we're tied up and get to cocktail time.
The Erie region is great. Beautiful countryside and nice places to stop. We're enjoying the slow pace, until we get to the next lock, that is.
Bernie and Carol were in P-town this week. Had a nice visit with them on Monday evening. Enjoy your 4th of July on the Erie Canal. Be safe!
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