This morning we had 20 miles to cover before entering the Mississippi. Enroute we again passed a number of cottages built on stilts, allowing them to stay dry during the spring floods.
The two rivers come together at a number of different spots, one of which is seen to the right.
At this spot, the banks of the Mississippi are quite stunning. If there were some castles on its hill tops and a few small villages, one could easily think it to be the Rhine Valley.
Sheli and Steve are enjoying their last day onboard - tomorrow they will be returning to Grand Rapids, MI.
Herman Witte and Carrie and Len Blauwkamp will be joining me for the onward trip to Grand Rivers.
We passsed the small town of Portage des Sioux, MO. There are a number of marine facilities, a yacht club and a marina. The town is especially known for Our Lady of
the Rivers Shrine. Just a few miles downstream is the town
of Alton, IL. The marina is located under the bridge which
connects Illinois with Missouri
Herman Witte and Carrie and Len Blauwkamp will be joining me for the onward trip to Grand Rivers.
We passsed the small town of Portage des Sioux, MO. There are a number of marine facilities, a yacht club and a marina. The town is especially known for Our Lady of
the Rivers Shrine. Just a few miles downstream is the town
of Alton, IL. The marina is located under the bridge which
connects Illinois with Missouri
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