Eighty Hopper Barges got Loose on the Ohio River Yesterday--Wouldn't Like to See that Coming at Me!
Confluence of the Minnesota River (L) and the Mississippi River (R)
Approaching the Minnesota River our speed is 4.4 mph. Last night's heavy rains have increased the current. Once past the confluence Nellie's speed jumps by 25%. Why does 25% sound so much better than 1.1 mph? :-)
South of Lock and Dam 1 the River Narrows; Gone are the Wing Dams
Lock and Dam 1's water fall is 35' high today. Its rapid, swirling waters are intimidating
Minneapolis, Minnesota
We reached Upper Mississippi mile marker 854, aka Minneapolis, aka the end of the navigable River. No where to go from here except down.
The Top of Lock 1's Infinity Pool hides the 35' Drop Just on the Other Side. You Don't Want to Miss this Lock's Entrance!
The Source of St Paul's Sewenamis. All of downtown drains through two of these ports
St. Paul to Minneapolis to Red Wing, Minnesota
Nellie is in the Treasure Island Marina, Red Wing, Minnesota. It was a long but satisfying 70 miles today. Nellie averaged 10 mph going down the river. That's something I could easily get used to. The total for the trip is now 4,345 miles. DBH
