Let the locking begin! Erie Canal here we come.

We entered our 1st lock on the Erie Lock#2 at 7:40 this morning it was a 34' lift,  This series of locks are called the "Waterford Flight " the flight features five locks where vessels are lifted or lowered the greatest height in the shortest distance of any canal in the world.  The flight lifted us a total of 169' in elevation in less than 2 miles and it took just under 2 hours.

Entering lock#2 our first lock on the Erie Canal.  This is Inconceivable up ahead of us, Loopers from Richmond,VA they are the Fallon family, homeschooling their children along the way ages 101/2 and 91/2.  What a great adventure for them!  They should ace US History.

This is part of the Waterford Flight Lock #3 I believe.

This is the view looking back after being lifted.

Lock #7 This is one of the many reasons your boat needs to fit certain height requirements to do the Great American Loop.  Ok you go first,Yup! they fit, and they are a bit taller than us.

The scenery is very beautiful.

Coming up to the next Lock, 8 (I think)....... Wall of water.

Today we traveled 9 locks with a total lift of 240'.  We decided to call it a day when we hit Amsterdam NY.  Tomorrow we hope to get to Little Falls NY.

Farmers market Waterford/Erie Locks open again

Just passing time waiting on the locks to open back up and they have as of this morning.  We hope to leave here tomorrow morning. 
Today was the farmers market on the riverfront with some very good entertainment just 40' away,  I picked up some veggies and of course fudge for Capt. Sweet Tooth.

 Sunday's farmers Market on the Riverfront,  small but nice.

 This was the entertainment he was really good.

I have been posting pictures of Boat dogs but some have boat kitty's yes..on a leash

The locks are open again we will be leaving here in the morning.