The first photo is Sunshine entering Lock E17 on the Erie Canal. This is the highest lift on the Erie, 41.5 feet. Instead of swing gates this lock has a guillotine gate and the boat drives into the lock through the opening in the wall. The second photo is Shelly tending a line to hold our boat next to the wall while the lock is filled to lift us to the next level.
We crossed Lake Onieda yesterday. The weather was beautiful for our crossing. We have stopped for a few days at Winter Harbor Marina in Brewerton, NY. They are going to remove our port transmission again Monday because it is still leaking some oil. We want to get it right before we hit the Great Lakes. This marina has herbs growing in planters along the dock and they tell boaters to pick what they need to use.
We had two new experiences yesterday. We all three got our hair cut at the same time in the same shop and I took Muriel to the laundromat in a Mercedes, a courtesy car at the marina. Today we rented a car so we can drive to Niagara Falls tomorrow. It is about 150 miles from here.
Muriel was excited about her trip to the grocery store today. The store, Wegmans, is world class in selection and quality. She says it was more an experience than grocery shopping.
Bud, Muriel and Shelly
2 comments:
Hi Lovettes!
We're here in Montreal missing you, but having a great time. We leave tomorrow, Monday, and hope to reach Ottowa by the Thursday. We are in "French" country, but everyone here is so patient with us. Do you have telephone service for Canada? If so, let's talk on Louis's phone--mine is cut off. Wish I knew how to get pictures on our blog--yours are great! Give Carlie a woof from Buddy! The Wades
Hi,
Winter Harbor is great. They did some work on our boat in 06 after our Erie Canal experience. Also, I can relate to Muriel and Wegman's - awesome store.
Have fun in Niagara- we love the falls.
Love the pictures you're posting.
Sue and Jim
Water Dancer
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