Monday, June 4, 2012

Erie Canal Day 3


Day 3 June 1

June already. The promised rain didn't seem to come, so we decided to head to Rome (where many roads DO lead) and see the newer Canal.

We wanted to see the Erie Canal Village, a recreation of an 1840's local village and see about a ride on the steam train. We were too early, so we checked out Rome. There's a Wal Mart (and Lowes for WiFi) and a nice old downtown. We got info (but not a lot on the Canal Trail; we're wondering why they're not "selling" this gem, but maybe we're just not looking in the right places) and headed out of town.

We stopped in Oriskay near Lock 20 and decided to ride for a while. This is the newer canal and we saw a barge (rusty) and some dredges. AND we officially rode "15 miles on the Erie Canal" right about about here:



Actually we rode 18 1/2 miles, but who's counting.

Did shopping in Oneida then the rains started, so back to The Landing, dinner and movies. We'll head to The Andirondacks tomorrow.

Here's a wet view from my chair:



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