To Alton...

It was only 16 miles from St. Charles to Alton, IL so we arrived in Alton Marina Wed. July 20 at 11:30.  After anchoring out in the 100+ temps we (Susan) needed some mental health therapy.  The luxury marina in Alton, IL fit the bill.  We sat for hours in the pool and we did laundry in the air conditioned laundry room.  We sat & happily watched the clothes go round & round in the dryer.  Who would have thought that would be sooooo much fun?

We walked over to the air conditioned Argosy Casino for supper and a very fancy yummy supper it was. When we returned to the marina, we jumped in the pool again.  We were very happy that it stayed open until midnight.

While doing laundry Thurs. a.m. & working on the blog, I got an email from a gal who lives in St. Louis, who reads our blog.  She said that she & her husband were interested in meeting us and would take us to supper at famous "Fast Eddies" and give us a ride to the grocery store.  So we were excited to meet Deb and Tim Akey.  They are planning a sailing adventure for their retirement next spring. http://www.theretirementproject.blogspot.com/ Terrific people with a plan.  We wish them luck & hope to meet up with them maybe as soon as next year. 

Deb's & Tim's Tarten 42 "Kintala". Until retirement they sail on Lake Carlyle in Illinios.

The Alton Marina was super.  The facilities, amenities, and all the people.  We talked with some really nice people who have boats there all summer.  Patty, the ex- airline pilot and the couple from "Lazy E", Rick on the huge catamaran and others. 

We left Alton Marina Friday a.m after filling 4 jugs with diesel. We were warned that the current would pick up once the Missouri River dumps into the Mississippi.  And so it did.  Running out of battery for the laptop, so I'll continue tomorrow. Maybe.