Diana and I decided we needed some fresh veggies and fruit. We walked to Hannaford's where we were like kids in a candy store! The "few" things we needed to buy turned into each of us filling a grocery cart. Good thing the store unlocks the carts and allows boaters to take their purchases to the dock via the carts. There is a return spot for them at the Welcome Centre where the grocery store employees come to collect them. Great system! You tend to buy more because you know you don't have to carry them. Our trip included crossing the first bridge constructed over the Hudson River.
By the time we returned to the boats the sun was breaking through the clouds and the humidity was on the rise, with not a hint of a breeze. It got quite warm.
In the afternoon we sought out shade in the park next to the dock. Fellow sailors, Rob and Serena aboard Vita, a Bayfield 29 from Trenton, had caught up with us the night before. (This was the couple we were playing leap frog with coming through the Erie.) The six of us (including Gilbert and Diana) sat under the trees sharing stories and dreams. It was a tough afternoon but hey somebody had to do it. The three Canadian boats were docked one after the other and a sailor from Chicago commented that the Canadian Navy was here! A few days ago and further up the canal the Canadian Air Force made an appearance, yes we saw flocks of Canadian geese!
It felt good to take a break from traveling. However tomorrow we plan on leaving Waterford and head to Castleton on Hudson where hopefully we can step our masts within the next couple of days.
Sunset over Waterford, NY.
Kim and Jorge keep the blog going, I read it everyday and look forward to your adventures.
ReplyDeleteI know it must be hard to find the time to write the blog and add the photos but it is appreciated and it is being read. Keep up the good work. It gives use dreamers hope and motivation.