We passed a couple of the unique Hudson River lighthouses along the way.
And periodically, long trains sped along the river banks on both sides heading back and forth from NYC to the many towns lining the shore.
We arrived by 4:10 and pulled up to the dock of the Hudson Power Boat Association with the help of some friendly boaters there. The current on the Hudson is strong and all the marinas are right on the river so it can be a little tricky to dock when the current is at its peak. As indicated by the name, all the boats were power boats, not a sailboat in sight. The guys were super nice, all “regular” guys, an adjective that Jonny makes fun of me for using but I feel is very descriptive!
The vice commodore, a fellow named Frank, was eager to show us his trawler and invited us aboard to regale us with some of his boat purchasing adventures. He was the president of his union and originally from Queens. He now has a home in Hudson as well as one in Fort Lauderdale where he owns another good sized power boat. We invited him onboard Zendo and had a fun time talking with him.
Once we got settled we walked into the town of Hudson which is really quite impressive. Our original plan was to briefly explore the town, have a drink and then return for dinner onboard. But we were so entranced by Hudson, its architecture, leafy streets and attractive shops and restaurants that we took our time exploring.
We walked all the way up to the lovely town green which was surrounded by very impressive churches and the town hall.
We were especially intrigued by the name of this one - Rock Solid Church.
By this time, we were hungry as well as thirsty so we decided to stop for a light bite. We were surprised to find that a number of restaurants are only open from Thursday through Sunday. Apparently, Hudson is a very popular weekend destination for NYC folks. Therefore, many restaurants take advantage of that phenomenon and limit the days they are open. We managed to find an appealing restaurant called Savona’s Trattoria and Bar where we had pizza and salad in their shady outdoor patio. Note the picture of the serviceman on the lamp post outside the restaurant. The streets of both Marlboro and Hudson were lined with photos of service men and women who had lost their lives in the line of battle. They were very moving remembrances and we are becoming more aware of seeing them in other towns we’ve visited along the river.
Afterward we had a comfortable evening onboard. We had made plans to visit the Olana State Historic Site the next morning before continuing our cruise up the Hudson.
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