Day 350 Grafton, IL

Pot luck at dockside, Grafton Harbor







Us dining at the "Mississippi Half Step" restaurant in Grafton








The Mississippi Half Step Restaurant







Main Street Grafton, IL








Our view of the Illinois Bluffs along the Mississippi River from our boat located in Grafton Harbor.







We are holding up here in Grafton Harbor in Grafton Illinois with several Loopers waiting for the Mississippi River to recede from flood levels. This is a junction point of the Illinois River meeting the Mississippi River. The river is running very fast both north and south from here from the elevated water levels. We anticipate departing north the Monday or Tuesday of next week although water levels are falling very slowly.

This has been a fun lay over with all of the Looper vessels coming in and out of this marina. We have enjoyed meeting new friends as well as rekindling previous friendships. This is very small community that has taken advantage of the tourism opportunities offering a few restaurants, specialty shops and bicycle riding. Grafton Harbor is a nice facility and a great place to rest up from the trip down the Illinois River before starting your next venture north or south.

Last night, Liz Kemper, off “Shingebiss” assembled a dockside pot luck for seven looper vessels. This always a fun evening sharing tales, mishaps, funny experiences and just reliving the last year of great memories. What a fun night. Thanks Liz, you are the greatest.