We left Rome, NY early this morning and moved on down the canal. The terrain is becoming more hilly and it is very pretty.
We had planned to stop in Ilion, but it was such a nice day, we decided to continue on to Little Falls. Because we got here early, we had a chance to walk around and see the town. Like a lot of these towns, there is a lot of history here. We stopped in at the Historical Museum and were quite entertained by the volunteer on duty. He explained how Little Falls was once a thriving textile district with many mills. The workers endured terrible working conditions and eventually went on strike and gained some concession which improved their situation.
We also walked down the canal and looked at Lock #17, which we will pass through in the morning.
This lock has the largest elevation change on the Erie Canal, about forty feet, and one of the highest lifts of any lock in the world. The locals seem very proud of this.
The dock we are at offers wifi, water, electricity and showers. It is one of the nicest stops so far.
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Location:Little Falls, NY
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