Day 73 Mississippi River
After watching the Aussie crew push off from shore in Caruthersville, MO I gathered my things, had a video chat with one the classrooms I'm working with, and followed suite.
A calm and still day of wind was met with a low hanging, dense fog that socked in the valley, allowing poor visibility on the big river. I tried my best to stick to one shore or the other, using the tree line and rocky edge to stay orientated. In the midst of the current and surrounded by a cloud, both shorelines disappeared, as did the horizon in front of and behind the boat, leaving a few dozen feet of flowing water in view. The fog felt similar to my experiences skiing in a white out.
As barges popped in and out of existence I enjoyed the stillness of the day. By evening I found a spot to pitch my hammock and call it a night.
Solid day making miles while paddling through a cloud. Not bad, not bad at all.
