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Entering a lock. What we really did not understand was that today's Eire Canal was built as a barge canal near the end of the 1890 & early 1900s.
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The first two generations of the Eire Canal (1820s & 1850s) were build of hand laid stone and the boats were pulled by horses & mules. This is an abandoned section of the 2nd generation. Note the hand work on the stones still so fine you can't get a card into the cracks.
The locks had friendly attendents and lots of signs. No getting lost.
Guard gate. These close if there is a leak in the canal. It's nice they are there, but you feel you are sticking your neck under a Guillotine as you pass under.
Entering a lock. What we really did not understand was that today's Eire Canal was built as a barge canal near the end of the 1890 & early 1900s.
Lots of bridges mean a large town. In this case Rochester, NY. We love the design of some of the bridges over the canal, especially the older ones done near turn of the (last) century.
Every thing is new to us. Shallow water, warm weather, narrow channels. We love it. After two years of planning we are finally doing it.
Mid-Lakes marina from Google Earth. Image taken in winter when Eire Canal is "empty" Note the boats shrink wrapped.
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Entering a lock. What we really did not understand was that today's Eire Canal was built as a barge canal near the end of the 1890 & early 1900s.

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Headed east, we spent our first night in a road side rest in Lolo Nat Forest. We were greeted by the sun and a horse group setting out on a trail. Good way to start a boat journey.
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