Day 97 Mississippi River
Another gorgeous day awaited me as I packed up camp on the gator print sandbar. Once on the water the day consisted of avoiding large barges and ocean going cargo ships. A slight breeze from the south created a light headwind that seemed to turn on and off as I weaved the large "S" curves of the river, gaining a wind barrier from time to time.
A half hour or so before sunset I pulled off the water in a peculiar spot. A thin patch of trees stood in front of the levy near the small town of Welcome, LA. Tying my boat up to the rocky shore I unloaded and set up the hammock between two trees, as no flat space was available for a tent. With the sounds and lights of barges, tow boats, ocean vessels, cranes, grain elevators and industry busing about I laid down and fell asleep.
Solid day. Looking forward to getting past New Orleans soon.