The Great Mississippi River Adventure
Day 49 or bonus day 4
Stats
33.7 miles traveled in 5:02 hours
River mile start:304
River mile end: 264
River mile today: 40
River mile total:2031
% complete: 88.0
Miles to go: 264+12=276
Average 6.7 mph (breaks, lunch)
Burned 1077 calories
Kayak: Y&H Quest
Temp at launch 74 degree, at pick up 94
Today began with a nice conversation with the captain of the Angola ferry. Found out channel 16 is for coast guard. Channel 13 is what tow boats use to communicate until I 10 then it's 67. Also I found out the current slows down after new Orleans and that I. Going to need to use the eddie's to paddle back to venice.
After I got going 9 miles later I crossed the 2000 mile point. This is exciting, but at the same time it's difficult because I still have 300 mules to go in this heat. I'm expecting 5 to 6 days left.
The pull out location in St Francisville used to be a cruise line stop. Not sure why they stopped.
The heat today became stiffling. Even though I slowed my paddling in order keep my heart rate down I was able to keep a decent speed. I hope the heat breaks soon.
Good night all!
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