Migrating Loons

Night sky in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. QC We arrived in Saint Jean sur Richelieu, la marina le Nautique , back in June. It was the perfect spot to leave the boat for three weeks while we traveled back to NB and spent some time with our kids and family (both in NB and QC). The marina staff there was outstanding. We would recommend a stop here to everyone. The restaurant on site is also top notch. On the evening we arrived, after a crazy day crossing Lake Champlain, Papi was able to get his long awaited "poutine" (an upscale seafood version of a poutine, but still, a poutine).  We needed a bit of a break from the boat after five straight months on it, but we are again on the move and we're so excited to be nearing familiar waters!    Maintenance day, it's always chaotic! We stopped for one night in the Chambly Canal , at the top of lock 3, we were in close proximity of a grocery store, restaurants, the Chambly Fort, etc., and they had power too! A...

Even after all this time, we're still loving this boating adventure (and each other). Traveling from Croton on Hudson to Kingston NY. The Hudson River is impressive, especially now that there is no haze or fog! And the views of West Point from the water - wow!!!    Kingston is another nice small town we got to visit. We docked our boat at Ole Savannah - Southern Table and Bar , when you eat a meal at their restaurant, you can stay free overnight. So we enjoyed a great meal and got to visit the town.    From Kingston, we continued on along the Hudson to New Baltimore NY.  Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina , is an AGLCA sponsor, and if you pay for two days, you get a third free (if you are a Looper). A great marina with courtesy car, pool, laundry, showers. It ended up being a good place to be when you have a migraine. I was in denial (it's been years since my last one) - and didn't recognize or admit I had the si...