So if you check out the map above you will have an idea of what Nana and Nandad hope to accomplish. You can see where Nana wrote in Troy that is where we left this morning at 9am and went through the Federal Lock after which we hung a left at Waterford which is the entrance to the Erie Canal. The Canal goes all the way from Troy to Buffalo however NH will take a turn at the Three Rivers Junction and head into the Oswego Canal. Originally 363 miles long construction began in 1817 and finished in 1825-amazing engineering.
Roles were reversed today as Nana took the helm and Nandad did the lines. Proud of Nandad with his life jacket, gloves and communication ear piece. Thumbs up for Nandad. An action packed day but we had at least one other boat in the locks with us which provided some companionship.
The scenery is spectacular with a mix of houses along the canal ranging from modern contemporary to traditional cottages. The water continues to have quite a lot of drift wood. Nana wishes she was an artist, then she could use this wood in very creative ways.
Today we went through 11 locks and are docked at a very pretty spot called Riverlink Park at Amsterdam. Here the elevation is 255 feet above sea level. Nana would love to disembark however she is not willing to navigate the metal stair rail due to her physical limitations. Very frustrating boating with only one active hand but grateful that healing is taking place. Entertainment is provided by the waterski school, and the passing trains. Tomorrow we may have a Layday - we will see.
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