We crossed the US-Canadian water border yesterday and cleared the US Customs at Heart Island, the location of the 1900 Boldt Castle. The "heart" of the Thousand Islands region, US side. This is right across the little US boating town of Alexandria Bay.
We toured the castle and its magnificent grounds. We both had visited this castle multiple times in the past, the latest visit dating back to 2007. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority who owns and operates this site, has done a remarkable job at restoring the castle, which had been left unfinished in 1904 and in ruins thereafter. They now have completed the entire first floor as well as the 2nd floor's bedrooms of the Boldt family that built it. It is so well appointed, with all the details reminiscent of a grand era and lifetsyle. A must see when in this area. I can't attach pictures now because this server is slow and not reliable.
We are leaving Alexandria Bay this morning and headed towards Cape Vincent, at the NE tip of Lake Ontario. We are planning to cross Lake Ontario towards Oswego tomorrow Saturday as the winds will be low and favorable.
Will try to keep everyone posted as Sirocco reaches her final winter destination. We have some mechanical maintenance work to do before leaving her (HIS), as well as major cleaning including polishing and waxing the fiberglass (HERS...).
Good day to all! The wine is gone.
Annick and Michael.
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