Mississippi River plant fountain
Dump truck on barge
Cape Girardeau Illinois
Ohio River
Boston Bar Anchorage
New lock construction on the Ohio River
New lock construction
Closer look at the new lock
deers
More deers
Sunset the day before Tut completed his loop
09.21.2010 0600 the excitement is mounting
A herrings points the way to the Cumberland River
The quarry comes alive as we cruise by
Turkey vultures greet us on the Cumberland
Some turkey vultures cheer us on from a fallen tree
Others applaud our return from a standing tree
3 miles to go and Tut becomes a Golden Looper
We're all excited as we move further into our home cruising area.
Tut decided to nap so he'll be refreshed for the return to Green Turtle Bay Celebrations.
2 miles to go
Barkley Lock and Dam
We're almost there
YEAH!
Yeah!
Green Turtle Bay within sight
Tut made it!On Tuesday September 21, 2010, after 11 months and 4 days on America’s Great Loop, Freedom returned to her 2009 starting point, Green Turtle Bay, Grand Rivers Kentucky. We enjoyed meeting people, exploring towns and sharing stories. The 338 day adventure provided the crew, Andrew, Sallyann and Tut, with many memories and a yearning to continue cruising for another year or so.
Here are some trip statistics:
Distance traveled: 7,250 Statue Miles (6,300 nautical miles)
Number of locks through: 117
Diesel fuel consumption: 2,185 gallons
Engine Hours: 728
Generator Hours: 56
Cat litter used: 275 pounds
Happy Hours: Lost count
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