The weather here is perfect today. We took a very long walk to visit the Waterford Museum. On the way Gail posed at the confluence of the Erie Canal and the old Champlain Canal which was built at the same time as the original Erie Canal.
Along the towpath they have re-created the footprints of a mule driver and his mule in cement.
John was of course intrigued by the electrical and mechanical aspect of the Lock which the Lockmaster at Lock #2 was kind enough to explain in detail and even open up the cabinets to allow pictures.
This is the same view in 2007 with a restored canal boat followed by a sailboat with his mast down, and third in line, Monarch. Note the bridge!
Along the towpath they have re-created the footprints of a mule driver and his mule in cement.
John was of course intrigued by the electrical and mechanical aspect of the Lock which the Lockmaster at Lock #2 was kind enough to explain in detail and even open up the cabinets to allow pictures.
The Waterford Museum is a must see for any one visiting, either by boat or car. It is easily reachable by car, but more interestingly, you can walk the old original tow path for the Champlain Canal from Lock #2 right to the museum. The director was more than accomodating to these visitors who mistakenly walked by a much longer route only to find the museum closed on Tuesday. However the director was there having a meeting, and not only did he give us a personal tour, but gave these weary travelers a ride back to the boat!
This is a picture of the opening ceremonies for the "new" canal, called the barge canal in 1915. Note the first boat with the flag from the flagstaff and the bridge in the background.
This is the same view in 2007 with a restored canal boat followed by a sailboat with his mast down, and third in line, Monarch. Note the bridge!
Tomorrow we start the Erie.
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