WanderlustandWhimSea

The Niagara River is in a hurry to get to the falls. You’ll notice I opted for the calmer side. This is essentially the Great Lakes excess water moving on the path to the sea.

So I admitted to being nervous for my first lock. As it turns out, the lock keeper told me to stay in the center of the lock so I never left the Pilot House.

So on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Aug ever day tripper was out. I literally got the last spot and 2 helpful boaters helped me tie up, I could have never scaled the wall without a ladder.

I also made the most important navigational turn of the trip. I turned starboard to the Erie Canal and opted for the slow route vice Niagara Falls.