Monthly Archives: June 2015

June 19 – 24, 2015 – Will be in Amersterdam, NY for 6 nights

Posted on June 27, 2015 by mvalwayshome

An interesting view from the top of the pedestrian walkway by the River Link Park.  Early morning mist down the Erie Canal.  Looks like the Smoky Mountains! Then we got this notice from the New York Canal via email: (https://wwwapps.canals.ny.gov/news/notices/ntm.aspx?id=555) … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2015 – Schenectady, NY to Amersterdam, NY – Locks 8 – 10

Posted on June 26, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Before we even had our first sip of coffee, folks were already out enjoying the Erie Canal / Mohawk River.  I think it is a hoot that the coach is yelling at the rowers when he is driving a motor boat. … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2015 – The Erie Canal – Locks 2 – 7 – Waterford to Schenectady, NY

Posted on June 21, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Today we begin traveling on the Erie Canal!!  The Erie Canal is approximately 338 miles long.  We will not be traveling the entire Erie Canal.  We cannot because our boat is too tall.  We will be turning north at the Oswego … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2015 – Stayed in Waterford Visitor Center

Posted on June 21, 2015 by mvalwayshome

We had a pretty good night for our first night “on the hook” so to speak.  The first time we have not connected to a 50Amp receptacle.  Thank goodness it was a very cool night.  We opened the windows and … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2015 – Kingston, NY to Waterford, NY – Gateway to the Erie Canal

Posted on June 19, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Today is a grey misty day.  We decided to travel anyway since the weather forecast said no rain, just a possibility of rain.  So, we left the marina and headed north.  I had wipes and squeeze ready in case we … Continue reading →

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