VERGENNES to BURLINGTON

Last Wednesday we traveled from VERGENNES to BURLINGTON VT. The voyage took about 4 hours and we planned for a diesel fuel stop at Point Bay Marina. When departing VERGENNES our bow thrusters stopped working.....drama??? We were able to navigate out of Otter Creek and then put Thistle to full throttle in hopes of dislodging any debristhat may have lodged in the thrusters at VERGENNES. Well...That did NOT work so, Greg dawned his speedos and googles and dove in for a look ... Nothing visible but our thrusters worked after his lake swim:) Good Greg karma..Namaste :) 

The weather was sunny and clear for an enjoyable trip on Wednesday. We were fortunate to find a mooring in BURLINGTON and planned on staying two or three nights. We are now on our fifth night (Wednesday - Sunday) in BURLINGTON and enjoying every minute of our visit! Three nights on a mooring and two on the docks meeting fellow Loopers!

We have decided that the City of BURLINGTON is best described (especially for our California followers) as: Newport Beach, California's Fashion Island meets Northern California's Arcata Town Square with some Berkley California thrown in for good flavor! How fun is that? 

We must depart on Monday morning to arrive in Montreal by next Friday for the start of the FINA World Master Water Polo Championships. 

Looper Tip: Burlington is a wonderful port, the moorings are beautiful ($1.00 per foot), but the docks are in a much more sociable location ($2.00 per foot). It's a good port to make a reservation and stay a few nights. Point Bay Marina, VT has great fuel prices.

VERGENNES to BURLINGTON 

Greg goes for a swim in Lake Champlain to look at our bow thrusters. The Lake water was about 70 degrees, refreshing and crystal clear.

Thistle is looking happy with her mast back up...Three nights on the mooring and two on the dock in BURLINGTON.

Greg taking our bikes to the BURLINGTON Boat House on our dinghy "Bee".

Great bike riding in BURLINGTON.

Church Street... Very vibrant and fun! (We hope one day our home town of Laguna Beach,CA considers making Forest Avenue a Market Place / Walking Street.)

Buildings of BURLINGTON.

Thursday night summer Concert series in BURLINGTON sponsored by Ben & Jerry's.

The Saturday BURLINGTON Farmers Market.

Unique items at the Farmers Market... Maple Syrup, Gooseberries and Currents.

We decided to stay in BURLINGTON on Sunday ... To attend the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at Shelbourne Farms - about a 10 mile bike ride ...100% worth the effort !!!

Some of our favorites at the Festival.

Awwww...What type of cheese do you like best....Sheep, Cow or Goat?

Beverages at the Cheese a Festival.

Nap time under the trees after the Cheese Festival and before our 10 mile bike ride back to BURLINGTON .

Fun things to see around BURLINGTON: A 20 foot tall dog made from hay and the Dragon Boats.

Steve, thanks for the great Vermont hospitality and special State logo to remember our new friendship.

Our brother Bill (Neurosurgeon) will be pleased... After 5 days of long bike rides we decided to purchase safety helmets.

Good night BURLINGTON... Thanks for the special visit :)