Burlington Vermont

After a pleasant night at anchor south of Burlington we traveled a short distance to dock at the Burlington Boat House Marina. We weren't sure about having our slip right next to the waterside restaurant. Our original concern about how noisy and how late they were open was unfounded. We had quiet and restful nights there.

Burlington is a five college town with many active young people around. We really enjoyed Church Street which has many shops and restaurants and is closed to traffic. Jan and I walked around the first night and found another street closed to traffic. There was a band setting up to play on the stage assembled in the middle of the street next to a park. The musicians didn't look like they would be playing our type of music so we didn't stay long.

The next morning we rented a car from Enterprise, our favorite since "they pick you up". The car became quite useful as many of us wanted to go to West Marine, Target, Best Buy, a hardware store and of course Walmart. Our second day with the car took us to Ben and Jerry's factory for a tour. We were treated to cotton candy ice cream at the end of our tour and to our surprise we all liked it. Ben and Jerry' story is interesting and they really provide an informative tour. It was definitely worth the minimal cost.

As always it was time to move on, this time to Rouses Point, NY our last stop before entering into Canada.

This was a fun and active place to be docked.

Since it was a Quebec holiday weekend there were many Canadian boats here.

This picture is the best I have. Too bad it doesn't show off the lighting better.

We enjoyed seeing this ferry come and go several times everyday.

Its a long way to a bridge to cross from Vermont to New York.

This is Church Street. What a great place for all the young people to meet.

Another Church Street scene.

And yet another Church Street scene.

The final of our Church Street scenes.

How great to see all the young people and bicycles here.

This sailboat display was rather unique in front of this store.

I never tire of sunsets. Especially after a good day on the water.

Another beautiful sunset on another wonderful day on the Loop.

The weather was changing here, and not for the better.

This statue in a nearby park is dedicated to all the merchant seamen from the area.

Ben and Jerry's welcome center.

Who new they had this many current flavors!

They even have a cemetery- like area for the discontinued flavors.

I think we are both better looking than the real Ben and Jerry.

They definitely have the financial advantage though!