I’m anchored here well inside the marks on a bend. Nice spot, with mobile data. 80 miles today.
Today was very stress free. I went straight through the lock shortly after dawn and into the flow. Coming out of St Louis I caught a downbound tow and followed them for the rest of the day. We were going about 8 mph, and I was running at 800 rpm.
The water is very low. What a difference from previous trips. My first time through here five years ago was at just below flood stage, with the water about 30 feet higher than it is now. When I came north through here last year it was about 17 feet higher. It’s certainly easier, with less turbulence and no debris in the water.
Today was sunny and cool. Full moon tonight. One more night below freezing tonight, then sunny and warmer tomorrow. Beautiful traveling weather.
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