July 13 – 17, three quick stops
July 13-14, Donovan’s Shady Harbor Marina
We had heard so much about this marina! So, even though we missed it last time, we decided to give them a try this trip. Two dock hands met us to help us land successfully in the current and wind. Gena made use of their pool and showers. We passed on their restaurant since it started to rain. Not much to say about this stop – it was fine, no issues!
July 14 - 16, Albany Yacht Club
We continued on the next day to the Albany Yacht Club. We had stopped there last trip. Nice docks, nice people. That night, there was a dinner and vodka tasting, which we did join in!
We had “run off” of all our charts and guidebooks – good grief! So, the local West Marine did have some charts that we wanted. Uber to the rescue – it was quite a ride, but we really wanted those charts!
the following pictures are on the way to Albany...
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| We share the waterways with these big ones! |
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| Those bad guys are what we try to avoid!! |
July 16- 17, Troy Municipal Marina
The small town of Troy has a long dock for transient boaters, so we made that our next stop. We were happy to see another Looper boat parked just in front of us. Jille and Mike were lots of fun. Jille and I went to lunch, then the four of us met for drinks and then dinner. We had so much in common with them – both Gold Loopers, both from Michigan, both couples are grandparents, and both men are handy with mechanical and all boat things!
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| street in Troy, NY |
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| had a nice beer and burger here, Troy, NY |
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| cool building - hope that ivy doesn't take the building down! |
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| cool little place - closed for a private party |
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| I like the way they made their place private! |
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| cool murals in an overpass |
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| River Place, their main street |
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| Vive La Vita, very nice couple, we spent a few hours with them, then parted ways in the morning. |
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| Beautiful house beside the canal |
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