Day 69 Oswego Canal

Woke up this morning to temps in the 50's. Wearing our sweats today - hard to believe for us Floridians. Finished up the Erie Canal.  This section has been the most scenic with quaint, cute residences along the jade green water. At marker 214, we took a starboard turn ( that's "right" to you landlubbers) onto the Oswego Canal. We are heading north again. This canal connects Syracuse to Lake Ontario and was completed in 1829. It's only 24 miles long.  Had delicious, fresh roasted chicken and cheese bread from Wegmen's this morning. That place was amazing - again I ask - why  don't we have them in Florida?! Pic 1 is Treasure Island. In the 1600's, the Jezuits and French fled from the Indians and hid on this island. Supposedly, they lightened their load by leaving gold and a cannon behind. No one has ever found anything, but the locals still call it by that name. In the left part of the picture is old bridge abutments that use to support the trolley bridge. Still traveling with the Emerald Lady, but MaryLynn and John are heading west after Oswego - we will miss their company and guidance. Pic 2 is the Emerald Lady going through a lock immediately followed by a bridge. The last couple shots are of 2 of the 7 locks we went through today. Hooked up at the Oswego Marina which sits right on Lake Ontario and the canal. There's the huge annual Harborfest starting today so we were lucky to get a slip. Checking out the action and watching the lake to see if we will be crossing it tomorrow.