TripTracker.net - Mississippi River, Day 40/ September 14, 2007

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Anne Zellner

Mississippi River

Day 40/ September 14, 2007

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Anne Zellner

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Kimmswick, United States, Missouri

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Todays the day. We got up early and headed out. We had three obstacles ahead of us: the turbulent water resulting from the joining of the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers at St. Louis; selecting the best route (either the bypass canal around the city or straight through town), and the difficulty of paddling a kayak through the middle of a major metropolitan city. The first obstacle wasn't as bad as expected. The current was fast but we have experienced worse. The next problem was deciding which route to take. We chose to take the main river through town; however, that route contains the Chain of Rocks - a well known rapids. Joe stopped upstream and scouted downriver. He didn't see anything that worried him so we proceeded on. All of a sudden we found the true Chain of Rocks. There was about a 4 foot drop and white water. Now, had we not been carrying about 80# of gear in 17' kayaks, it might have been fun to go through them but at the last minute we decided to portage around them. It was a lot of work slugging through the mud but it was the safest thing to do. We continued on past the Arch amid some serious barge traffic. Barges are larger here - below the locks. Some of the empty barge rafts were pushing 3' wakes! We were in very turbulent water for about 2 hours but by mid day we were past the most congested areas of St. Louis. We found that if we stayed to the Illinois side of the river the current was about 7 mph and we were making good time. We traveled about 40 miles today, ending in Kimmswick, MO. We camped on the lawn in front of Hoppe's Marina. We must really look bad - people at the marine gave Joe a couple bottles of Bud and I got chocolate ice cream! One of these days we need to get a haircut. We had a good day today. Tonight will be cold - about 38 degrees. I think we will sleep well. ....by dz

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	77. Note from Dan Zellner Oct 14 2007, 12:05 PMNatchez, United States, Mississippi1 comment As some of you know, I have been updating Joe and Anne's log for them. I have been the words of Anne. I likely have made many errors and misstatements. One thing I know I have not misstated is the tremendous gratitude and love they have for all of you who have followed, prayed for, and rooted...

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