The Great Mississippi River Adventure - Day 33

The Great Mississippi River Adventure

Day 33

Stats

31.7 miles traveled in 4:23 hours

River mile start:190

River mile end:159

River mile today: 31

River mile total:1182

% complete: 49.8

Average 7.2 mph (breaks, lunch)

Burned 1082 calories

Kayak: Y&H Quest 

Temp at launch 65 degree, at recovery 72 degree

Today began with meeting two other paddlers Jenna and Beth. They are doing the Mississippi in sections.  

I took off south of the chain of rocks. Right away I could feel the current speed! The warnings about Port of St Louis are not wrong. There were tow boats and barges everywhere! The waves were huge and from every direction. Frankly the exit from the locks felt more spicy, but they didn't last as long. If you're not an experienced paddler be extra careful. 

A little while later I made it to the St Louis gateway arch. Gateway to the west and Mississippi River 1/2 way point.

My friends the eagles made their presence known by calling at me. I hadn't noticed them sitting on the trees watching me. Later they were flying from tree to tree chasing each other. 33 days in a row!

I continued paddling until the Anheiser summer home. Unfortunately I received bad news from home and will need to pause my trip so we can go home and take care of things. As soon as we figure out things I will be bad to finish this great adventure!