Day 83
Departure
Logsdon Tug Service, Beardstown, IL 7:55 am
Arrival Illinois Riverdock Restaurant, Hardin, IL 3:15 pm
Miles 61.4
Cumulative 1839.4
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The alarm went off at 6 am. We got up and looked out the window and couldn't see a thing. We were fogged in!
Of course, the prudent mariner would not head down a river that was unknown to them, virtually blindfolded, So we had a leisurely breakfast, walked the dogs and sat down to wait for the fog to lift. Finally, around 7:45 am, it was clear enough to go, so we, along with the four other boats that had spent the night on the barge, cast off lines and away we went.
Eight miles down the river was the last lock that we would encounter in Illinois. The lockmaster said they had 600 feet visibility, but come along into the lock slowly and they would hand us the lines for the ride down.
Once we had completed the lock down, the fog had almost completely lifted and we continued onward without incident. After traveling twenty-seven miles, we came to the western most spot on the Great Loop, The Norfolk Southern Rail Road Lift Bridge. From this point, it will be easterly travel!
Then next three pictures are sights along the way.
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| Tow and barge working on the river |
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| More stilt homes |
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| Beautiful limestone cliffs |
Today's destination is The Illinois Riverdock Restaurant. There is a 250' dock with no electric, but a restaurant that serves terrific food. There was enough room for four boats, so Glory Days (another Mainship 40) and Erika Lin rafted together so all five boats (Great Escape, Glory Days, Erika Lin, Ka-De-Anna and Aloha) would be able to stay. Later on, all five couples enjoyed great food and good conversation at the Riverdock Restaurant.
Tomorrow will be the last day on the Illinois River. Mississippi River, here we come!
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