Sept. 24, Mississippi River to Hoppie’s Marina
This is the start of the Upper Mississippi River and it was
a beautiful day to travel. We cruised
63 miles to Hoppies Marina to listen to Fern’s daily Captain’s meeting to get
an idea where to anchor on the river since the Mississippi is so low. We pulled in with the river current running
about 4+ MPH and Fern was there to catch our line. After we topped off we pulled forward behind
3 other Loopers. They had all walked to
Kimmswick to the famous Blue Owl Restaurant.
Everything in that town closes at 3PM so it was too late to explore the
town and we visited with Fern while she waited for the gang to get back for the
briefing. She is a legend and we enjoyed
hearing her stories about how her family lit lanterns on the river for the
tugs.
At the meeting we meet Vicki and Randy, Captain of Barefoot
and two Canadian couples that were doing the Great Loop as well. That evening we went to tour Barefoot'n which is a 55’ Novatec
and Ken drooled over all the electrical bells and whistles. The guys decided on a plan of action for the
next day which was to anchor at mile marker 78, behind the wing dam.
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| We were surprised at all o the sandy beaches along the Mississippi River. |
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| Cruising by Alton |
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| First Mississippi Lock of two |
Approaching St. Louis
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| Hoppie's Marina |
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