Stormy Weather

Today is the first time this entire trip we've hit really bad weather. Unlike our last trip from Florida we are totally prepared for it. So let the rains come down. Our new pilot house windows did the trick and kept us relatively dry. We did hit some nasty lightening and thunder, but it's nothing like being on the gulf. We did not have to contend with high seas or strong winds. Due to this weather our trip up the Kentucky Lake was not as picturesque as I had hoped, therefore there are not too many photos for ya’ll to look at. I know it’s beautiful and hopefully we’ll get another chance to explore it. There were a number of (crazy) fishermen out wearing their foul weather gear and a few houseboats hankered down in coves. We even passed our largest pushing tow yet, a 3 x 5 (15 barges!) The size alone is staggering, I can’t figure out how they maneuver them around in skinny water. We were told that at the Kentucky Lock the tows have to dismantle to lock through in pieces – apparently this is not a long lock and cannot accommodate too many. This is something to consider for tomorrows lock through, we may have to look more closely at the Barkley Lock. After a short 40 miles we’ve docked at the Kentucky Dam Marina and it’s GREAT to be back in Kentucky. (It’s only a 3 hour drive from home by car) Upon our arrival we had a great assist from Josh to get tied off and help with getting fuel. There are SO many houseboats here, a few larger speedy fishing boats and lots of seados! It’s the weekend so there are lots of folks playing on their docked boats.

We still prefer the quiet solitude of being anchored out.