We left Winnipeg on Friday and drove to  Albert Lea Minnesota.  Left early Saturday morning and got to St.Charles in mid- afternoon.  Spent the rest of the day unpacking– not a lot of space on this 35 foot boat– the captain suggested I leave some of my clothes in the car.  Debora and Robert Kelly came to visit on Sunday, and take our car to Rolla to store it until spring.

It’s daybreak November 2nd and the plan is to get as far as Hoppies in Kimmswick, which means a long day of about 65 miles and 2 locks.  Nothing like easing the admiral in……. I’m excited about finally starting, but apprehensive as well.

May not have internet for the next few days but will post again when we do.