Late off today, stormy morning and rain.
Finally got rolling at 10:00 when things started to settle down.
The Erie is now a canal, one cut or modified in modern times and built for powered craft only (no towpaths). Straight as a Roman Road for miles at a time.
Intersecting only occasionally with the Mohawk River, usually with a guard gate to divert excess water into the river channel in times of storm (off to the right here)
6 miles later Lock 21 (20 feet rise) followed 18 miles later by Lock 20 (16 feet) at Rome (home of the MIL-Spec for those in the know). No lock pictures they are big barge locks with greasy ropes to hang on, not picture material.
Into Rome- where a celebration was taking place (Saturday today) lots of tents and events and a good line of Porta- Potties in the left foreground.
In a few spots the old canal can still be seen, here off the channel a Marina occupies the old works, that low and narrow bridge is something of a deterrent for us.
Finally arrived at lock 19 (10 miles later) where we stopped, prior to the lock in this case, on the South wall (water and electric supplied).
Utica – a pleasant enough spot, restaurant on premises.
Will run lock 19 tomorrow and then make a stop in Little Falls about 20 miles on, to beat the weekenders. Easy running.
Boadicea's Chariot 
Mornin LW,
Are you moored outside the Aqua Vino?
Sparkling pictures and really appreciated.
Morning JHL, yes outside the restaurant, there was a big Saturday night “do” going on so they neglected/or chose not to collect mooring fees, another free night.
Thanks PPG, more to come.