Today we began our journey up the Trent-Severn Waterway as we proceeded through six locks within close succession over a distance of only seven miles. The Canadian locks are much smaller that the ones in the Erie Canal, but they seem to be in better shape with rubber-coated cables to which we tie up for the lift. At each lock we were greeted by very friendly lock-tenders who were eager to give us information about their area, and to distribute wildlife cards about the animals, fish, reptiles, and birds indigenous to their section of the Province. They also notified the next lock-tender ahead that we would be coming through. Things went pretty quickly, since on this morning we were the only boat traveling through at that particular time, and after 36 locks we have become pretty proficient as Captain and crew in bringing the boat in close to the lock wall and tying up quickly. We are also very grateful for our six fenders and two boat hooks which have been handy in helping us to keep "Reflection" damage-free. We tied up to the lock wall above Frankford by noon, and walked into the very small town for dinner at the "Chinese Buffet" which was touted as a great place to eat by all the locals. Suffice it to say, that no one can beat the Chinese food of our own New Jersey area - enough said!
Today we began our journey up the Trent-Severn Waterway as we proceeded through six locks within close succession over a distance of only seven miles. The Canadian locks are much smaller that the ones in the Erie Canal, but they seem to be in better shape with rubber-coated cables to which we tie up for the lift. At each lock we were greeted by very friendly lock-tenders who were eager to give us information about their area, and to distribute wildlife cards about the animals, fish, reptiles, and birds indigenous to their section of the Province. They also notified the next lock-tender ahead that we would be coming through. Things went pretty quickly, since on this morning we were the only boat traveling through at that particular time, and after 36 locks we have become pretty proficient as Captain and crew in bringing the boat in close to the lock wall and tying up quickly. We are also very grateful for our six fenders and two boat hooks which have been handy in helping us to keep "Reflection" damage-free. We tied up to the lock wall above Frankford by noon, and walked into the very small town for dinner at the "Chinese Buffet" which was touted as a great place to eat by all the locals. Suffice it to say, that no one can beat the Chinese food of our own New Jersey area - enough said!
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