It is totally incredible, but we cruised from Waterford to Fort Hunter, NY today. Would you believe, that is lock #2 through lock #12. It was a busy, busy day for us and we are somewhat exhausted tonight but the scenery has been breathtaking on the Mohawk River. We encountered the tug above which began life as the "Henry J. Donbos" and was constructed in the Johnston Brothers Shipyard in Ferrysburg, Michigan near Lake Michigan. She was originally registered on July 18, 1901 to a family which operated a commeracial fishing business. After some major repairs and a new coat of bright blue and yellow paint, she was renamed the Urger and began a new life as a floating museum and classroom. In 1991, the Urger sailed the length of the Erie Canal encouraging people to celebrate New York State waterways by learning their history and folklore from the time when Native Americans paddled the rivers in canoes to the modern era of barges and tugboats on man-made canals. Wouldn't you love to join that class!!!!!
Tonight we are tied up to the walls right after lock #12 and plan to head out for Canajoharie first thing in the morning. From what we have read, it sounds like a great place to disembark and do some sight seeing.
We can see the bright, shiny moon and its reflection on the water as we write this. Wish all of you who are reading this could see it. It is a perfect example of the kind of beauty Hopkins describes in his poem, "God's Grandeur".
2 comments:
Congrats on your lock work. I know it was the product of good team work but of course we know what a good team ya'll are. You got half of your loks done in one day before you get to take a break. Good Work. Love M&V
What an incredible journey!
Love reading the highlights of your trip which reflect your espirit de love for each other.
We miss you, however, we are thrilled with your happiness.
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