After a slow start this morning, we went 88 miles and ended up in Grafton at 5:00 pm. We had finished the Illinois River in five days. Woohoo! We had a beautiful day on the river. Here are some interesting moments.
Just above Grafton, we came upon a lone canoe paddler in the middle of the river.
I hope I can remember how lovely it is to be on a river in fall:
sparkling and cool with birds.
Another section above Grafton had lots of cottages built on stilts.
The houses also were behind large trees that trapped the river's debris in the flood cycle.
We passed three car ferries today.
Watch out! They are coming.
When we got to Grafton, we quickly showered and went to dinner up the hill with a bunch of
loopers. We knew Kenny and Kathy from No Zip Code, Jim and Paula from Palmetto Paradise, and
Ralph and Linda from Mazel Tug. There was one new couple too. This was a casual dining spot with great wine and a fabulous view. So happy to be here.
Looking down the hill at the river from the restaurant.
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