The Great Mississippi River Adventure

Day 38

Stats

5.2 miles traveled in 0:54 hours

River mile start:884

River mile end:879

River mile today: 5

River mile total:1416

% complete: 61.1

Miles to go: 879+12=891

Average 5.8 mph 

Burned 291 calories

Kayak: Y&H Quest 

Temp at launch 80 degree, at pull out 80

Last night, when I got into my hammock, a less than enjoyable night began. No matter how hard you try, you can't get and keep the sand out when you're on a sand bar. Apparently with sand co.es sand fleas. And they ate me up. My legs arms and back were covered in welts. I had to call Denean to come get me in the morning. So as soon as daylight happened, I packed up and paddled 5 miles to the nearest access point. When we got to the trailer Denean gave me an antihistamine and covered my body with oxyfresh pro relief.  All the welts and redness went away along with the itch.

Tomorrow I'll continue my paddle.