Leg 1 Photo Album


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As the sun sets, we're ready for an early start tomorrow.

We're off. Only 6000 +/- miles to go!

Passing Boldt Castle on the St Lawrence River.

Our first lock (of 44) on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

The locks are deep, narrow, and often crowded.

See how far down the canal is beyond the lock gate.

A lively bluegrass concert next to the Campbellford town dock.

The marina at Peterborough. We’re moored at the end on the right.

The world’s highest hydraulic lift lock at Peterborough.

New friends in their rented houseboat, complete with rooftop sun tent.

Our first anchoring out. Just us, and a few chirping birds.

The Buckhorn Lock Master really packed us in!

Waiting at the blue line.

High and dry on the Big Chute railway lift.

Looking back as we near the bottom of the Big Chute.

At anchor in a small cove sheltering from the weather.

Mary works at the computer while Pat reads in the v-birth.

An unusually tame loon checks us out.

Typical of the wooded scenery of Georgian Bay.

Typical of the more rugged scenery of Georgian Bay.

Lots of wonderful lighthouses along the channel.

When in Killarney, one MUST buy fish and chips from Herbert's.

The Bridal Veil Falls near Kagawong are worth seeing.

At anchor with three sail boats and a couple of Marguaritas.

A gentle (8-mile) ride around scenic Mackinac Island.

Specially for Jules: we found Toad Hall!

Mackinac harbor from the Fort.

Transportation on Mackinac Island.

The Grand Hotel carriage.

All dressed up to dine at the Grand Hotel.

A graceful span over the Straits of Mackinac.

Another Toad Hall, especially for Jules. The second in two days.

Moored in Charlevoix close to JonBenet Ramsey’s father's boat.

Historic Fishtown in Leland. Excellent fish pate.

Murals brighten the main street of Ludington.

The gorgeous Milwaukee Art Museum.

The Calatrava masterpiece from the other side.

Inside the Milwaukee Art Museum.

The Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park.

Reflections on the underside of “The Bean” become quite complex.

Animated waterfall screens on each side of the Crown Fountain.

The shallow reflecting pool is great fun for the kids.

The Columbia Yacht Club’s “Club House.”

Dinner in the Columbia Yacht Club’s Restaurant.

Cruising through downtown Chicago.

We say goodbye to Chicago and head southwest for Peoria.

It takes 2-3 hours for a tugboat to fit all its barges through the lock.

Moored at the Seneca Yacht Club, enjoying our daily chat with Jules.

A grocery shopping stop at a little town on the Illinois River.

Dinner at Danny, Nicole, and Davis Peterson’s in Peoria.

At anchor waiting for a lock to take us.

Our record is 20 barges being pushed by a single tugboat.

Camouflaged goose hunters and their decoys along the Illinois River.

Unable to go through the lock, we anchored in a small lake.

Our first view of the Mississippi.

We're shown around St Louis by friends Susan Blaine and Bill Hayes.

Many thanks Susan and Bill for all your help and hospitality.

Floyd and Della and their home-made boat “Freddy Freddy.”

Sunset while at anchor behind Angelo Towhead Island.

Tows backing up at Paducah due to delays at Lock 52.

The sea wall is painted with panels depicting the history of Paducah.

Paducah’s market of yore, as shown in the mural.

Paducah’s market building today, still the same.

A beautiful evening at anchor in Birdsong Creek.

Meeting the Mississippi Queen on Kentucky Lake.

The 24th Annual Horseshoe River Bend Festival in Clifton.

The Cosmic C tucked into a corner at the Midway Marina in Fulton.

Dennis Henderson fueling his 17-foot Boston Whaler.

With Eileen and Sophal Thai on their Jefferson 37.

The National Cemetery at the Shiloh National Military Park.

The Tennessee Monument at Shiloh National Military Park.

When in Memphis, Beale Street beckons.

A great place for good food and funky blues!


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