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| The town docks from aross the canal; the visitor's centre is even flying a Canadian flag, good way to make us feel welcome. |
Sunny with a few clouds this morning, nice travel day. Left Catskill this morning, exited Catskill Creek and went under Rip Van Winkel bridge. Went past hills, trees, few farms until we reached Albany, very industrial on both sides of the water with barges docked along the way. Then on to Troy and the Troy Federal Lock. Lock opened upon request, easy passage through the lock. After the lock, you can go straight and up to Champlain canal and Lake Champlain, or turn left, pass Waterford and enter the Erie Canal. Because Lake Champlain, Richeliew and Chambly canal are all still either flooded or suffering the aftermath of flooding, we turned left. We have docked at Waterford, will stay here for the day tomorrow to explore the town and get caught up with a few things, then start the Erie Canal on Wednesday. Waterford provides the town docks with water and power free of charge, very generous of the town. Of course, they hope that we will spend our time visiting the businesses there; we are happy to comply.
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| Hudson-Athens Lighthouse |
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| Rip Van Winkle Bridge |
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| Unusual to see a sign like this along the waterways |
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We met Mike from Blue Bayou last night at Catskill; he is from Crysler Park Marina. Today, he blew by us (with a big wave) on his way home.
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