The Great Mississippi River Adventure
Day 46 or bonus day 1
Stats
41.8 miles traveled in 5:58 hours
River mile start:470
River mile end: 427
River mile today: 43
River mile total:1868
% complete: 80.9
Miles to go: 427+12=439
Average 6.9 mph (breaks, lunch)
Burned 1244 calories
Kayak: Y&H Quest
Temp at launch 82 degree, at pull out 93
After the storms passed the air was pleasant. Within an hour the air became hot and muggy. Sleeping in the tent felt like breathing my breath. I was tired enough to sleep. With the exception of all barge traffic, which seemed to be abundant, I slept through the night. Of course everything was wet this morning. The high humidity and close proximity to the river just left everything wet.
The paddle started slow with wind and waves posing obstacles. But the current won out. I almost Averaged 7 mph.
I made it to Vicksburg where Denean was waiting for me. After a nap we got dinner at the brewery in town Key Brewing.
Tomorrow Natches!
Until then, good night everyone!
You're making very good time!
ReplyDeleteIt seems you're keeping the breweries in biznezz too!