Finger Lakes
We stayed on both east and west sides of Lake Oneida, which the locals call the “Forgotten Finger Lake.” This reminded us that we were near wine country! We rented a car and went to explore. It was a pretty drive to Watkins Glen, at the bottom of Seneca Lake. We went to the state park and followed a trail that led uphill and down … Continue reading Finger Lakes
Lockin’ and Rollin’
At Mohawk Harbor, we had the good fortune to run into (figuratively!) other boats we’d met earlier, including Tiama, a beautiful Selene and her friendly captain and crew. So for this post, I actually have photos taken of our boat as we traveled, courtesy of the Tiama crew! While each boat traveled at its own speed, we met up when stopping at the locks along … Continue reading Lockin’ and Rollin’
Our adventure continues
The Erie Canal opened, so we continued north on the Hudson River. The weather was cool and cloudy, but the water was calm as we traveled past Renssalaer, Albany and Menands. And made our way through the lock at Troy. Decision time! (How lucky do we feel?) Decision made, we veered to port (went left) and headed to “the wall” in Waterford. “The wall” is … Continue reading Our adventure continues
Stranded!
At last posting, we’d made it to Shady Harbor Marina in New Baltimore, NY. Aaaaand, we’re still here! We were headed to the Erie Canal, but there has been a lot of fog and rainy weather. The rains wash all kinds of debris into the water (branches, grasses, huge logs) which damage boats and interfere with locks in the Erie Canal. So the canal closes … Continue reading Stranded!
New York
We headed north from the Jersey shore eventually reaching New York Harbor. We docked and explored Jersey City by day and took in some impressive sights in the evening. We continued north on the Hudson River the next day, traveling under the George Washington and Verrazzano Bridges; finally reaching Half Moon Bay where we hiked the area around the New Croton Dam. Our next day … Continue reading New York
On the boat again
Just can’t wait to get on the boat again. The life I love is on the boat with my best friend. And we can’t wait to get on the boat again! On the boat again. Goin’ places that we’ve never been. Seein’ things that we may never see again. And we can’t wait to get on the boat again! On the boat again. There’s so … Continue reading On the boat again
ANNAPOLIS
Always busy with visitors Never too serious Nights are beautiful All kinds of places to explore Picturesque town Outrageous food & wine Lovely waterfront Ideal place to be Such a great visit! Continue reading ANNAPOLIS
St. Michaels
We passed the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse as we entered the pretty St. Michaels harbor. We walked the town, stopping at three different wineries -and one distillery- for tastings. At one point, the Chief of Police decided that we might be having too much fun! The downtown area was pleasant to walk. Cars would stop when we needed to cross the street, but the “whistle … Continue reading St. Michaels
Cruising the Chesapeake
Seeing the sights of the Chesapeake Bay. Yorktown https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown Deltaville Tangier Island https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/tangier-the-sinking-island-in-the-chesapeake Solomons Island Oxford Continue reading Cruising the Chesapeake
Norfolk
We cruised into Norfolk Harbor. In front of our boat, the city waterfront; behind, the naval station. We took a walk around the city and enjoyed a beer and the view from ‘Grain’ a rooftop pub. Noticing the mermaids, I asked Mr. Google; he said that one nickname for Norfolk is “City of Mermaids.” Okay, maybe I had two beers at ‘Grain’! The next morning … Continue reading Norfolk