Vacation Metamora

In Indiana before railroads were built, canals were built, to transport goods. One of the canal towns, Metamora, has been restored, and you can ride on a replica of a canal boat. Metamora was really close to where we were staying, so we went for a day. We had a great time riding the boat, poking in interesting shops, and eating at the Sidetrack Cafe (the owner/chef is an editor for Taste of Home Magazine. The food was GREAT!) You can see the Sidetrack Cafe menu here... http://www.metamoraindiana.com/Loc27.htm



We're getting ready to get on the boat, The Ben Franklin II. Back in canal times, it would not have had a roof. The shed on the back would have housed the extra set of mules.

This is an aquaduct. The canal used this as a bridge to cross a stream.

Now, horses are used to pull the boat. These were our horses.

The horses home....the barn, not the truck.