Day 355 Keokuk, IA

Quincy Riverfront Park








Quincy IL has some interesting old buildings








Our view of the skyline sailing up the Mississippi River from Hannibal MO.








Mark Twain excusion boat - Hannibal MO








Quincy Bridge








Lock 20 with rollers up - can you see all the logs?







A little current wouldn't you say????







The high water and current slowed us down to sometimes 5 MPH. When we met the Des Moines River flowing into the Mississippi River just below Keokuk IA the current was relentless. Just a wall of water and debris.

We pulled into Keokuk Yacht Club at 1:30 on Thursday and our first problem happened when Tom called the marina telling them we’d be a day early making a 2 night stay rather than one. They had cancelled our Friday reservation and of course a big party was starting Friday night. Tom got that straightened out when he said find room because we're not leaving! Where we had docked the boat ended up being right in front of the band and picnic tables. Tom had also called for a diesel truck to meet us and when he arrived it was a raining like crazy! On the brighter side it is taco Thursday here so I don’t have to cook! After dinner and some conversation with some very pleasant Yacht Club Members the wind picked up significantly. Several members suggested that we relocate our boat to a safer location inside their harbor in lieu of exposed on the seawall. With help of considerate club members we successfully repositioned our boat in a slip out of the strong winds. A special thank you to the Keokuk Yacht Club members for their extended kindness.

With today’s storm, it appears the weather is going to be moderate with cooler days, nights and less humidity. A welcome change for cruising the remaining miles to home port.

We are getting closer to home and the reality of this wonderful journey coming to closure is certainly bitter sweet. We will miss the adventure and the many friends we have met along the way. However, we will also be happy to be back home to see family and friends.