Looking North at MM290
The current is running about 3 mph. The river itself is generally very wide. The banks are often broken by sloughs. The channel is fairly narrow (100 yards wide) and shallow (less than 20' deep). The countryside is getting hillier.
What's Wrong with this Picture? An iPad Mini has replaced the right-hand side of the right-hand chartplotter.
According to Nellie's Garmin chartplotters, the Mississippi ends at Lock and Dam 22. Nevertheless, and at great personal risk, we continued north. Shortly we came across a marvelous little settlement called Hannibal. The natives were friendly and adamant that the Mississippi continues north for hundreds of miles. We'll have to let Garmin know. But, until Garmin's charts make into the 17th century, we'll have to rely on the iPad and Navionics charts.
Mark Twain's Childhood Home
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." Mark Twain
Bush Blossom
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure." Mark Twain
The Young Mark Twain, Riverboat Pilot
In river jargon, the call 'mark twain' means the water is 12' deep and thus safe for navigation.
"Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company." Mark Twain
Free Concert Downtown
At the municipal dock in Hannibal, Missouri. Today's trip was 26 miles. There are now 3,690 miles under the keel. DBH
