Day 68 Lake Oneida

Took off from Rome around 9am with a goal of making it to Brewerton across Lake Oneida. Only did two locks and now we are going down. I like down better than up - it's easier to hold on to the lines - less turbulence. Traveled with the Emerald Lady again. Storms were threatening in the afternoon so John, not mine, made reservations in a marina so we would have a safe harbor after the lake. Weather was a bit warm, but windy. The Erie Canal opened up after Sylvan and the lake looked calm so we went for it. About 3/4 of the way across, the clouds started gathering and racing the storm to the other side began. Only got hit with a little rain and came sliding into Ess- kay Marina just in time. MaryLynn and John were already on the docks ready to help us get into our slip. If you are checking on the map, we are near Syracuse. The pics are views of the marina and this canal. Pretty little area that was a huge boat building center in the early 1900's . . . and nooooo train whistles. The temperature dropped as the front passed - NY turned on their air conditioning. Had some post boating cocktails then MaryLynn took me to Wegmen's in the courtesy car. Why don't we have this store in Florida?!  I could live there! Had a pleasant dinner with great company and we are leaving the Erie Canal as we head for Oswego.