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Fighting the wind to Green Prairie

6/1/2015

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After a grueling day of paddling through horrendous winds, we made it 23.5 miles down the mighty Mississippi.  (Total river miles to date:  377.6)  Shooting photos along the way was virtually impossible because the wind was blowing directly into my face and it was all I could do to keep the boat facing into the wind.  Except for a short 30 minute lull, the winds followed along the relatively straight stretch of the river.  On the bright side, the river was fast flowing and we managed to set a speed record of 8.7 mph over the 23 miles we traveled today. 

We camped at Green Prairie canoe camp, and I love this spot.  I simply don’t have much time left for blogging after taking care of the boat and personal needs each night.  Wish I could post more, but I find that I must be in bed by 9pm to get enough sleep each night.  

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