Today we rode our bikes 25 miles along the Erie Canal. There are really two canals, the remains of the original that was started in this area in the early 1800's and the Erie Barge Canal that was completed in the early 1900's. The bike trail goes between both. On the original you ride on the tow path that was used by the mules that pulled the boats. The newer canal is still in operation and the whole system is over 500 miles running from the Hudson River to Lake Ontario. We stopped at one of the locks and watched as they brought a boat through. After they were done, we were allowed to walk across the lock gate to get back to the canal path.
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First time I checked in a few days and I find you have been quit busy seeeing all the sites. I think I would have enjoyed the hall of fame and the beer tasting. I was at the Erie canal once, my dad took me there, many years ago. It is hard to be that old, to say many years ago, but its the truth. See you in september.
We finally got this sight ... no thanks to you! It sounds like the two of you are having a great time. We will check frequently now that we know where to find you. Have lots of fun and love to both of you!
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