After taking on 140 gallons of fuel at Shelburne Shipyard this morning we crossed Lake Champlain to Willsboro Bay, NY.   This area is very fjord-like with beautiful rock formations along the coastline.  Small anchorages are tucked in along the base and the majestic Adirondack Mountains are seen in the background.  

This afternoon Ralph took Striper to the boat launch area to play fetch and swim.  We're hoping that tired her out a bit.  I think it did -- she's lying beside me snoring away. 

We're anchored in the larger of the anchorages in this bay which is very popular.  There's good holding, lots of room, and sufficient protection from the wind.  The water is so clear you can see to the bottom near the shoreline.  We counted 25  boats anchored here tonight.

The train trestle passes over a small waterfall in a small anchorage, barely visible from the bay.

Majestic rock formations along Willsboro Bay

Tonight's back yard

Striper and Ralph play swim out and fetch this afternoon.  The water is so clear and beautiful...it's also about 60 degrees, but Striper doesn't mind one bit.  She's a water dog!

There are tiny anchorages tucked in along the shoreline and the railway  runs midway along the bluffs.

Striper loves going in the dinghy -- it usually means time to play and have fun -- today it was swimming.