So here we are less than 620ish miles from mile zero, the point at which the Mississippi spreads out mixing with salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. It's still about two weeks or so away and we are still focused on enjoying the trip not just putting down big miles everyday so I guess it could be longer. When we look back at the early days of the trip, when the world around us was familiar and small it seems hard to believe that we are on the same river. Today went along as any other does and we easily made 45 miles. John Rusky the master of the lower Mississippi did get back to us today and was very helpful, providing a good map of key campsites along the entire lower part of the river. The nasty weather that we were anticipating has lessened significantly and it looks like we now have a day and a half of rain. That is a huge improvement over the 3 days of severe thunderstorms, possible flooding and tornados that were deemed likely! Amanda is getting better about not becoming overly anxious when a barge passes but she still gets a little worked up. Reggie is still the best and the weather is still warm! I wore shorts, a tee shirt, and choco's today, seriously. Tomorrow we will paddle as long as the weather allows then pitch a good camp.
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