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!