Monday, October 8, 2007

CHAPTER 2: SEABBATICAL BEGINS HER TRIP TO THE SEA


Lake Ontario is a huge body of water that can have ocean sized waves in windy weather. We took advantage of the absolutely still night of October 5 to cross from Whitby, Ontario to Oswego, New York. The lake was as flat as a mirror and the only wind was that which we created as we motored across. It was a peaceful, beautifully clear night with the planet Mars sparkling like a diamond pendant below the smile of a crescent moon.

Upon arrival at Oswego, we tied up to the municipal dock waiting for a Monday visit from Customs to clear us into the USA. Then we waited another day because a big barge was blocking the whole Oswego Canal a few miles ahead. Seabbatical is too wide to get through until the barge was removed.

7 comments:

Megan said...

Woohoo!

I'm glad the blog is up and running. It's a great way to see your pictures and keep even more updated! What an adventure.

Love you guys!

Unknown said...

Oh you guys! We have been thinking about you a lot and wonder how close you are. Your pictures look lovely and we are so excited for you.

Love Bronwyn and Drew Williams

Jason and Teresa said...

Greetings from all of us stuck here in Des Moines, where the temperature over the past few weeks has rarely ventured above 60 and rain has been a frequent companion. Enjoy the voyage!

Unknown said...

Tana and Mark,

How wonderful to see that you are on the water! I have been checking the blog each week hoping to see a posting...how long will you be gone on this voyage?

Tia Rowland

Shelly said...

I am only taking a little of work time to check and post to your blog;) Don't tell Karen. It is fun to see your progress and I look forward to keeping up with you two on your adventure.

Shelly S

Jason and Teresa said...
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Jason and Teresa said...

I am so happy for you!! It looks so great. I am looking forward to the adventures you will take us on through the Blog. I will check back often. Happy sailing.