West Point Academy
Railroad skirting the river.
Bannerman's Castle - an abandoned munitions facility.
Mooring field
Vanderbilt's Hyde Park Residence
Toured Noorie State Park by bike in the rain.
Lighthouses in route to Noorie.
We had a short cruise in the rain to Kingston, NY and stayed at the Maritime Museum. Toured the museum, art exhibition, and quaint town.
Left Kingston in route to Shady Harbor. Here's some sights along the way.
One of the nicest facilities we've been to. The members and staff were so welcoming. We hung out at the pool with them where the onsite restaurant brought us over a free pizza. We later dined there and had a great meal. The owner treated us to a free after dinner drink of liquor 43 and heavy cream - great drink!
As our weather window started closing in on us again, we decided to make tracks on up the Hudson to Waterford, NY; so, we would be at the beginning of the Erie Canal.
We went through Albany
and then made it to the Federal lock at Troy, NY considered Lock 1 on the Erie Canal.
This is the dam and lock at Troy.
We were somewhat anxious about this lock as it was the biggest we have been in yet. We had no problems maneuvering except for the heavy current getting up to the lock.
Made it up a level...
Woohoo! Made it to Waterford, NY and the entrance to the NY Canal System.
We weren't here a day when the waters began to rise and soon rose over the bank at the entrance to Lock 2 - where we're parked. The Erie Canal closed shortly afterward and we're here now awaiting its reopening.
Our favorite restaurant - serves $1.75 2-egg breakfast - $3.10 if you add sausage or bacon! Thing is its a delicious meal and the place stays packed!
Being our usual lucky selves, we went to dinner at the Angry Penguin along with 3 other couples. When we walked in the door the owner made room for our party as the Fiddlers Tour was planning to play here. Turns out folks of all ages and muscial abilities bring their instruments (mandolins, recorders, accordians, guitars, flutees, drums) and play Celtic and Appalachian tunes - it was an incredible experience! They even thanked us for coming saying that we added to their experience by being so excited and involved in their performance.
