"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in
its net of wonder forever."—Jacques Cousteau

June 13 – Medina, NY

Canal Port Medina

If we were meant to stay in one place we would have roots instead of feet.” – Rachel Wolchin

We had a lazy morning in Brockport since we woke to wet windy weather. We caught up on cleaning chores, inside and out. By lunch the weather had cleared some, so we moved west. We chose to stay in Albion. We actually docked and had a look around, but we didn't find much of a reason to stay...so we moved on to Medina. It was a much better choice and we had fun visiting with a few other boaters and enjoyed a good meal at Fitzgibbon's on Main Street.

Medina developed after construction of the Erie Canal. The canal bends as it passes through the village, creating a basin that served as a stopover point. This became the center of businesses that served trade and passenger traffic on canal boats. 

Medina is known for its Medina Sandstone, a stone used widely in buildings across the region. Some local examples include the "million dollar staircase" at the New York State Capitol in Albany,  the Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo and in buildings at Cornell University.

Today we went over Culvert Road in an aqueduct. This is the only place where someone can drive under the Erie Canal. This picture is looking south from the Erie Canal.
Looking north
Aerial view of Culvert Road and the aqueduct (John Kucko)
Coming into Medina the Erie Canal crosses over Orchard Creek. There is a waterfall on the other side.
Our view of the basin for the evening 
Fitzgibbon's in downtown Medina
Orchard Creek and the waterfall
Looking at the Erie Canal (on right) and the waterfall on Orchard Creek
Looking towards Medina, the Erie Canal on the left. This picture shows how the canal was built above the land to the right.

4 comments:

  1. I had no idea you could drive under the Erie Canal. I always find it a little disconcerting to drive in a tunnel under water. Looks like you guys are having an awesome time.

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    1. It was pretty cool...wish it would have been a prettier day. I forgot to look on the way back!

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  2. Love your Blogs-- Makes my morning Coffee Better.. Thanks..

    One day I would love to follow in your Footsteps on the Erie Canal..

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    1. Thanks for reading the blog...we've had fun exploring the western Erie.

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