Our first day went well. Rick spent the night on the boat so we met him first thing this morning. When Mike and I left home this morning, it was in the 40's, so it was really nice of Rick to have the heat on when we arrived. (Thank you Bob Haak for dropping us off this morning!)
Once we loaded everything and Bob arrived we were off on our trip. We left the Barrett Marine at 7:07 am and went North up the Seneca River. Waterloo was our first lock, Rick and I went up to the bow, it was his first time locking. Mike took the stern and we made it through with no problems.
In Seneca Falls, there are two locks, one exiting into the other. Very cool and I will post pictures hopefully tomorrow. The Seneca Canal drops us into the Erie Canal in the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. We were very lucky and got to see 2 bald eagles, one juvenile and one adult.
We got fuel in Brewerton, 201.5 gallons @ $2.899 per gallon at the Winter Harbor Marina. I don't think you can get diesel fuel that cheap on the road.
We made it to Rome before the locks closed for the night. They are only open this time of year from 7-5. We went a total of 104 miles, averaging 11.2 mph. We had to stop early because the next lock was not near a towm. We are tied up to one of the canal walls, and will be walking to dinner shortly.
Tomorrow we will be getting up early so we can make it to the next lock by 7 am. Not sure how far that is, and with my responsbility being the navigtor, I need to find that out.
5 comments:
Hi Ragans! What a beautiful day to be traveling the canals! It sounds like you are having a great time and we are sure it will only get better as you head to unknown places! We are glad you are traveling safely. Keep it up!
Glad you had such great weather for your first day.
Shadow looks expectantly at the door but is happy.
We are enjoying following your oddessey on board the Roadrunner. Have fun!
Sounds like the first day went well. I was interested in your cool temps, since we are still in the mid 90's. Have fun and we are looking forward to your pictured.
Glad to hear your first day went well. I am reading about your journey to the girls. They love it! We can't wait to hear more! Have fun be safe!!!
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