We finally left Sunnyside Marina at 9:30 today after getting everything stowed away and resolving a couple of minor electronic glitches. Weather is great (for this time of year in MN) - high of 55, partly sunny. The foliage colors were a little past peak in Stillwater, but the colors seemed to brighten up as we moved south.
Only one lock to go through today, and it was wide open waiting for us. That's a first. The picture above shows us leaving Lock #3. We pulled in at Lake City Marina at 15:30 where we are spending our first night (the other picture above). Jeff did the cooking honors tonight. Forcast for tomorrow is 50% chance of rain, so we may not make our target destination of LaCrosse. Also, there are five locks to go through, but the barge traffic is light this time of year up here.
The pictures didn't line up correctly with this post, but it is a learning experience. Things will improve!!
Only one lock to go through today, and it was wide open waiting for us. That's a first. The picture above shows us leaving Lock #3. We pulled in at Lake City Marina at 15:30 where we are spending our first night (the other picture above). Jeff did the cooking honors tonight. Forcast for tomorrow is 50% chance of rain, so we may not make our target destination of LaCrosse. Also, there are five locks to go through, but the barge traffic is light this time of year up here.
The pictures didn't line up correctly with this post, but it is a learning experience. Things will improve!!
3 comments:
Ahoy Grandpa!
Great blog and pictures! I hope you have good weather and travels.
Bon Voyage!
Love, Anna
Hey Grandpa,
Batten down the hatches!
Swab the decks!
Hoist the mainsail!
Look out for pirates!
Crank up the motor and don't tip over!
Love,
Katie :-)
Hi Jim,
Your Marina in north Ft Myers is close to where we have a timeshar at Fishermans Villiage. Lovely area. Are you in Fla. long in the winter? Sounds like a wonderful trip. Have fun. I'm sure you will.
Aunt Cathie
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