Clouds and Sun

We originally thought we might be able to go out today to Valcour, as the winds were predicted to be low. However, we woke to a thick layer of clouds. There have been periods of full sun too, so we are fully charged with the battery now, but we were concerned that we would be underway against the wind and might lose too much charge. So, we stayed put for the moment. That let me get on my board this morning and out out to a nice spot for a swim. I took some photos of the dark clouds around, and some of the sun, shining on the house. I hope you enjoy.

Yesterday we also holed up, still in Mallets Bay, because it was to rain most of the day, and it did. So, I also have some photos from Yesterday. Yesterday's highlights included a visit to the Old Spoke's Home bicycle museum, some shopping (we bought a new present for the tiny house), and dinner out at a Turkish restaurant on Church St. Extension in Burlington, with friends, Charles and Lynn.


Here are some photos all around.

And here are some from the museum

The Wind had Us Today

We set out this morning with the idea we would travel to Valcour Island in NY on L. Champlain. We were leaving from Mallets bay and the trip would be about 4 hours long in good conditions. As we left the inner bay the winds picked up and the waves were slamming us on the side of the boat, some waves were 3 feet high. After about 2 hours of this, and calling NOAA in Burlington, who said the winds would not die down, we decided to turn around.  As it turned out, the winds did die down for a bit, and we had a little rest and respite in a nice cove by Coates Island, where we had anchored previously. We had a nice rest out there, and then headed back in to the Marina, as all forecasts indicated high winds for tonight and tomorrow.

This was disappointing, and we realize (once more) that we are very challenged by this lake. But we are not giving up. It is supposed to be nice enough on Wed for the trip and we will try again.

Here are some photos. I hope you enjoy.

The houseboat nestled in the marina:

Heading WNW to the Cut

Wild Waves

Another houseboat

Heading back south to the marina:

SSE Heading:

Look to the Wind (Anemometer Strong Man)

Waterproof camera photos heading north

Early morning, calmish before the wildness

Wild waves

Anchored in the calm for a rest and a swim

Back in Vermont-- Mallets Bay en route to NY Valcour Island

We arrived back in Vermont last evening, and set at the WaterWorks restaurant to enjoy a meal outside by the Winooski River. Then we arrived back at the Mallets Bay Marina (Bay Harbour) and our tiny houseboat was still nestled in among the other boats in the slips. We are headed out across the big lake to NY to Valcour Island this morning.

Enjoy the photos, and if you are new to the blog, check out the July archive prior to July 23 for this season.

Sunset, Sunrise

Here are a few photos of sunset and sunrise in Truro/Wellfleet, Cape Cod.