Orange Barrels in the Hudson

Even summer on the Hudson River/Champlain Waterway means orange barrels.  We encountered  dredging, tree trimming and barges as we motored between locks 6 and 8 today.  We were not delayed but had to slow to 5 miles per hour through the construction zones.

We finished the last of the locks today. The canal was frequently higher than the surrounding countryside and provided panoramic views.  We were attacked by biting flies that seemed to enjoy the smell and taste of Coleman 40 percent deet insect repellant!

We are in Whitehall tonight and had a wonderful dinner at the Finch and Chubb Inn where the dockmaster is also the chief.  (pump gas, saute the veal, handle dock lines, pour the wine. . . .)

Tomorrow we head for Champlain Bridge Marine and will be off the boat for a few days with friends, Claire and Alan. Boating will become golfing!





Admiral Vick at her post in the last lock!