We left the town dock by 9:20 bound for Chipman Point Marina in Orwell, VT. It was an overcast day as we entered the last lock on the way to Lake Champlain. The scenery along this stretch is just beautiful. This part of the lake is more like a sinuous river curving through the verdant countryside with rolling mountains in the distance.
We arrived at the Chipman Point marina which is located on a point of land jutting into the lake. It consists of two tall 19th century stone buildings that had been used as warehouses. We had stayed here a couple of times before and we were looking forward to returning.
After a somewhat haphazard docking experience we headed up to the “office” to get the lay of the land. The owners are very laid back and have a “help yourself and put your payment in the cup” set-up for the various items for sale - coffee, muffins, ice cream, tee shirts, etc. The buildings are very interesting because they are so old. They are maintained well and have lots of charm and interest. Especially nice were the bathroom, shower and laundry facilities on the second floor which are reached by climbing a steep narrow staircase.
We took walks around the area with Archie but the village of Orwell was too far to walk to. To go anywhere from the marina you have to walk up a very steep hill so we just ambled around the immediate vicinity.
That afternoon Jonny did some of the never-ending boat chores and repairs while I worked on the blog challenged by the spotty internet access (or maybe it was user error). All in all, it was a very relaxing stay. We are definitely following a slower pace on this trip - shorter cruises and less hectic days both of which we are quite enjoying.
That evening we transformed some of our leftover meatloaf into a pseudo bolognese sauce which we had with pasta and salad. It was quite delicious! Our next “big” decision is where we want to be docked or anchored to get a good view of July 4th fireworks. What a life!
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