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Sunrise over the Mississippi River at Kimmswick MO 9/20/2017 |
We left Alton, IL Tuesday after a
2-3 hour fog delay and had an easy travel day to Kimmswick MO…docking The Lower
Place at the iconic Hoppies Marine. We are currently traveling with several
other loopers - 5,6, 8 – I can’t keep count!! Anyway, once we docked we took
the short walk to town…what a pleasant surprise!! Stepping back in time we learned all about
Kimmswick and how the townspeople worked together to save their way of
life. If you haven’t been there, plan a
trip today!!! Seems like Fall is a very
busy time for community events and they have the hospitality gene!!
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The Arch in St. Louis |
Our travels on Tuesday took us
through St. Louis! The view of the arch
from the water was spectacular and that’s about the only positive comment I
have about that city. Let’s just say the
debris in the water was minimal to the filthy and vulgar language we were
bombarded with from the river workers as we cruised through – it was very
disturbing! I hope a supervisor was listening.
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Our approach to St. Louis |
Today (Wednesday) we left bright
and early and have planned a 110 mile travel day hence, I have time to update
the blog. The swift Mississippi River
current is with us so without using additional fuel we have picked up speed and
will be safely anchored well before dark.
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Street signs in Kimmswick |
We have just a couple more travel
days on the Mississippi before we turn up
the Ohio River at Cairo IL. Yes, at this
point in the journey we hop from Illinois to Missouri a couple times. If all goes well (weather, barge traffic,
etc.) we should be in Paducah KY by the weekend – another state added to our
growing list! Because of the remote areas we will be
traveling I may not be able to update our travels for a few days…we are fine
and dandy, traveling with a fantastic group of folks and above all…having FUN!!
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Thanks Fern!! For your hospitality AND wisdom |
Have a great week and please say a
prayer for those who are hurting.
God Bless
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