August 8, 2017

Last night we had the pleasure of entertaining friends we met in Europe a couple years ago.  They live in the area and agreed to meet us.  Of course they didn't realize that we were out in the country and the only way they could get to the boat was drive 1 hour, climb into a dinghy, boat 10 minutes down a canal and then climb on the boat.  It was good to see them and we sure appreciate all the time they took to get to us.  They brought us some wine and yummy peaches.  Thank you Angela and Rich, both were great.

Our trip was something else.  I can't believe that  we're on the Mississippi and the barges that we thought were big are not.  They are now 42, and 36 at a time.  We are anchored out in a little canal

Limestone Cliffs on the Mississippi

Morning reflections on the Mississippi

that has no service of any kind.  We really are like Huck Finn on the barge floating down the Mississippi.  Tomorrow will more of the same.  I can't wait.

Welcome aboard Angela and Rich