After we left Lyons, we moved down the Canal to Baldwinsville. We parked just above Lock #24 and across the canal from the Budweiser Amphitheater.
It was Laurie's birthday, so we did a little research and found a nice restaurant that happen to be serving all you can eat crab legs. It was within walking distance (for us, not the crabs) so we went. It was a very nice meal and a nice birthday celebration.
The next morning was very cool, in the mid 40's, and the mist was rising from the water as we got underway.
I don't think I am exaggerating when I say we have seen a couple hundred Great Blue Herons on the Canal. It seems each bend we go around, we see one or more.
We stopped for the night in Brewerton. There is little of note in this town, except a nice library, one block from the docks.
The next morning we left early and crossed Lake Onieda. The lake is about 23 miles long and reminded us of a little of Higgins Lake.
Once across the lake, we went through two locks and shared them with another Michigan boat, Tropical Attitude. They were continuing on for a while, but we stopped in Rome.
We are on a wall for the night in a small city park with a bridge and a small dam nearby.
We walked into town and toured Fort Stanwix. We learned that this fort was built in 1758 to protect the important portage between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. It played an important role in the Revolutionary War as the Colonial Army defended the fort and withstood a long siege by the British, in spite of being significantly outnumbered.
There were lots of school kids getting a history lesson.
On the back side of the fort is St. Johns church. It is a very impressive structure.
The town of Rome has a strong Italian heritage and although it has struggled economically recently, there are still a number of nice looking restaurants. We found a great market where we bought some Italian favorites.
We have slowed down our pace through the Canal, choosing to travel a shorter distance each day and and enjoy the sights and the towns.
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Location:Rome, NY
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