Day 10

Election day. Up and moving by 9:30, cold and cloudy yet again… Mental note: never live in Iowa! We bid Sneaky Pete a farewell, and headed south, only to get caught up waiting on a northbound barge to lock through #14. There was a southbound tow with a single barge also waiting, and we ended up locking in with him. Interesting experience, but no problems… Stopped for gas in Davenport at a marina that said they opened at 12:00. Come 12:30 we realized that they were not going to open, so we had to move on! Called ahead, and found fuel in Muscatine, IA about 20 miles down river. Grant slept the afternoon away while Tabbie piloted the craft (not too shabby by the way). Tied up for the night at the marina, and caught a bit of the election coverage… Good night.

Details for the Day:

Distance: 34 miles
Departure: 9:30 hrs
Arrival: 16:00 hrs
Fuel: 95.3 gallons (115 miles)
Bridges: 7
Trains: 2
Barges: 7
Locks: 2 (#14 & #15, 1/2hr delay on 14; and 45 minutes on 15)


Lock 15