Today we departed LIBERTY LANDING at about 8:30 am at the start of the flooding tide ( low turning to high) in order to get a tidal push up the Hudson River, but had no idea where we would stop for the night? The start of the journey today was very industrial with manufacturing plants and barges on the river. After a few hours It was absolutely beautiful. We were in awe of the lush green banks of the Hudson River, dotted with many small picturesque towns. We saw an empty dock in front of some restaurants at NEWBURGH and decided to stop for the night. Very friendly people at the Marina and great restaurants! We both described the small town with awnings and umbrellas along the river walk like being in south of France.
The highlight of the trip today was viewing West Point ... We are both proud Americans! Greg did tell me a story about Benedict Arnold from 8th grade history... Who remembers his connection to West Point?
Good night....Headed further up the Hudson tomorrow. Our number one priority is to find a spot to watch the USA World Cup Game tomorrow !
About 6 hours up the Hudson River (red dots center bottom to blue dot center top).
Lots of Tug Boats!
Lots of Barges !
Lots of Industry!
West Point
Green banks of the Hudson.
Thistle on our dock in NEWBURGH.
Restaurant walk along the River Front in NEWBURGH :)
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