We're here in Alton, IL practically under the new Clark Bridge - it's very dramatic at night. It's a very nice facility with a pool (too chilly) and hot tub (very pleasant) the rate is $1.30/ft. I'm writing this as I do laundry - it's a "catch-up" day; grocery shopping is planned for this afternoon. The photo of the marina is from the Grafton Marina; check out the size of that yacht we're next to!
It was interesting Saturday to see where the Illinois River flows in to the Mississippi. We definitely noticed an increase in the current and the river widened considerably. There were quite a few sailboats out as there was a strong breeze from the south. On Sunday we rode our bikes (they're strapped on top of the boat now with the mast - we're quite a sight) 2 miles down river to the National Great Rivers Museum; very interesting. It's at the site of our next lock, the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. It's definitely the largest lock so far; there are actually 2 chambers; we'll be in the smaller of the two.
We plan to leave here tomorrow and meet up with Paul's cousin David and his wife Aasta (from the Evansville, IN area) on Wednesday. There won't be many facilities like this marina along the next part of the trip so we'll be roughing it. I'm trying to soak up all the modern conveniences while I can!
3 comments:
Paul you are suppose to be having a GOOD time. Stop looking so serious! I see from the blog that the wife is having a good time.
We are in week 2 of the JN class lots of confusing stuff. Thistle is still in the water I have to get one more sail in. ;-)
Rod
Emy and Paul - What fun! Glad you are having good weather so far. This is some adventure you are undertaking. Keep in touch. We love seeing the pictures and comments from Em. We are enjoying the changing tree colors and mild weather up here in the north. Keep in touch. Talk to you soon.
Hey Em and Paul, we've finally got around to checking your blog and appreciate all you're putting into keeping it updated. It's all very interesting and I'll be checking it more often and praying that all goes well. Jake, Tate, and I will be elk hunting next weekend. It has snowed numerous times down to 8,000' already. Our camp is at 10,000'. Should be good. LC
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