The Great Mississippi River Adventure

Day 40

Stats

55.1 miles traveled in 8:13 hours

River mile start:817

River mile end:768

River mile today: 49

River mile total:1527

% complete: 66.1

Miles to go: 768+12=780

Average 6.7 mph (breaks, lunch)

Burned 1948 calories

Kayak: Y&H Quest 

Temp at launch 79 degree, at pull out 93

Well, we're officially in the dulldromes. I paddled over 55 miles in the heat with nothing interesting to report. The most exciting thing was passing 1500 miles paddled and less than 800 miles to go. 

It was so dull the eagles did not come out and play. It could have been the heat, but I'm writing this.

Let's discuss nose hairs. Yes, during the boring paddle I couldn't help but wonder if there are social rules around nose hair. Nose hair shouldn't be visible.  Specially if you have white nose hairs. It looks like you have white snot hanging out. In winter your running nose manifests into extracorporeal icicles. The positive of that is that the drip misses your lips. Do t ask me how I know. Bottom line, you need to keep up with the nose hair and limit their visibility.  I also need heed my own advice. 

Let's hope tomorrow is more exciting. 

 Good night all!