The Erie Canal












Things have slowed down some, what a beautiful part of the country. We have been lazily traveling between locks and small villages enjoying the scenery. New York State has been investing in the canal, trying to encourage recreational use. Most towns have free docks with services or at least very low cost. Really smart on their part, because the boaters then stay for a day or two and go into town and shop. Clay has been letting me get a little more experience handling the boat - I've actually been taking her in and out of the locks!