While the Erie Canal is mostly used for pleasure craft, there is still some industrial traffic. When there are items that are too large or heavy to put on trains or trucks, companies still use the canal to ship them. I had the chance to see Genesee Brewery’s new beer vats pass through several of the canal’s locks. Even in the pouring rain it was quite a sight to watch the experienced crew wrangle these huge vats, and they were experts.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Jonathan L visits the Lower East Side and the International Center of Photography, in NYC
