Erie Canal: Little Falls to Fort Plain NY
What a wonderful blessed day we had today. We walked into town and attended First Baptist Church where we were welcomed by everyone. Our new bicycle trekker friend, Robert, followed us to church on his bike. The church building is approaching 200 years old and it was magnificent! Stained glass, a pipe organ, wooden pews, and real hymnal books to sing from! We quickly became known as the "Boat People" and after the service we met the Frasier family. Their teenage daughter Connie, was interested in a boat ride so we brought her along down the canal through two locks into St Johnsville. Her parents met up with us and treated us to ice cream which was delicious on this beautiful hot day. These are dairy farmers that are true hard working folks and supply us with the milk and cheese we consume at a tremendous rate....well, at least my family does! These folks enjoying hunting, guns, ATV's, snowmobiles, and being outdoors! I could fit right into this slice of heaven in NY. ...