It was great to pass by a large field of water lilies as we left the Pirates Marina Cove; I keep looking for any of the frogs I heard last night, but never saw a one. As we re-entered the TTW a tow pushing 6 empties was just exiting the lock so we punched it just to keep ahead of him. We only passed one other tow later on our route today, the Ave Maria.
We pass by more and more homes every day and it always amazes me how many folks live along the River banks; whether it be vacation homes or weekend retreats – and all very different from the other. There are also numerous campgrounds and boat ramps. Take a look at the photo album to see the many varieties I'm talking about.
We managed to get through two locks today, the first was John Stennis Lock and Dam (ris
e of 27’) and then just 10 miles up the Aberdeen Lock and Dam (also a 
rise of 27’). We had no issues today with either lock; in fact both times we just drove up, in and locked on through. Just ahead of us in the Aberdeen lock chamber was the Silver Fox which was a houseboat with two other vessels rafted to it on the starboard side. This was how they were traveling up the river!
e of 27’) and then just 10 miles up the Aberdeen Lock and Dam (also a 
rise of 27’). We had no issues today with either lock; in fact both times we just drove up, in and locked on through. Just ahead of us in the Aberdeen lock chamber was the Silver Fox which was a houseboat with two other vessels rafted to it on the starboard side. This was how they were traveling up the river! We’ve been watching the skies and anticipated hitting some rain today which we 
did. Not sure how the weather is going to behave we’ve decided to check out the Aberdeen Marina just north of the lock. Approaching the marina Tom cruised in at 5 knots which reminded me of riding in the jungle cruise at Disneyland minus the electronic animals. We snaked our way in past so many tree stumps and branches sticking out of the water on both sides. The channel as the clearly marked with green and red poles, it was a very cool approach.
did. Not sure how the weather is going to behave we’ve decided to check out the Aberdeen Marina just north of the lock. Approaching the marina Tom cruised in at 5 knots which reminded me of riding in the jungle cruise at Disneyland minus the electronic animals. We snaked our way in past so many tree stumps and branches sticking out of the water on both sides. The channel as the clearly marked with green and red poles, it was a very cool approach. 
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