Day 15 Mon 21st New Experiences

Left Buffalo this morning to start a new adventure together. I have watched Ron go through locks when he raced on Stripes with Bill Martin and crew, however, this will be a first for us together on our own boat

This morning I pick up on The Captain's tension and my stomach feels like the inside of a pan of Jiffy Pop over a blazing campfire..

The bridges come quickly and we begin a game of Duck-Duck-Goose on the third bridge #E247 Delaware fixed bridge. We both are hunched over not knowing exactly how much clearance. On approach, it sure looked like we would be colliding with it and I am having visions of The Goose in a sling for repairs.

By noon we had passed under numerous bridges and will get practice with our first of many locks. This is the "baby one" as it is only a 5' drop. We go through alone and with great ease thanks to tips from Marty, Lou, Barb and Dave back home. 

We had sat around the picnic table at North Cape Yacht  Club and took in all the advice we could from those wiser than us. Former Commodore Bob Pollock's words of advice also kicked in.

We are still close to The Niagara Falls as we see street signs on the expressway we are following alongside and The Captain sees the moisture forming clouds in the direction of The Falls..

Gateway Park will be our first stop and it could not happen soon enough for me. I walked to town a couple times to work off the nervousness that I no longer needed to feel. My butterflies lingered like a bad penny, so, Ron and I strolled a mile or so to the market and did some provisioning.

 By 6PM we were both ready to relax and we grilled outside and enjoyed the pleasant breezes.

Great Day, again.