Today we went to Wellesley Island , located northeast from Clayton as the crow flies. It was the only lighthouse we saw this day as it was a very long drive with many wrong turns! We were determined to find the Rock Island Lighthouse which we did by going to the Thousand Islands Park and viewing it across the river from the marina. Mission accomplished! In 1847 Crossover Island, Sunken Rock and Rock Island were purchased from private individuals for $250 to build lighthouses to mark hazards in the St. Lawrence River. One of the more colorful lighthouse keepers, William Johnston, was labeled "Pirate of the Thousand Islands". In 1838, he and thirteen of his men painted as Indians, commandeered a British steamer and burned it. For his act Johnston was declared an outlaw. In 1841 Johnston received a Presidential Pardon. In 1853 he was then serving as keeper of the Rock Island Lighthouse. It was interesting little town and a marina in this park and some interesting architecture.
On one of our many wrong turns, Fishers Landing, had a barn quilt on one of its' boat storage buildings. We haven't seen one since we were in Wisconsin and it seemed out of place, but since it had a nautical theme I guess it was legit!
Two views of Rock Island Lighthouse
"Barn" Quilt at Marina
An old "woody" for sale - $6.000 if interested
Best Italian food this side of Italy!
After our return to the RV Jeremy met us and we went to Alexandria Bay and ate at Caballario's , a restaurant recommended by a friend who had eaten here many times. We were not disappointed! Best lasagna we ever have eaten!
Til next time......
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