We are in the Mississippi River. We spent Monday night in Grafton, Ill. which is within a rocks throw of the Mississippi River. The high bluffs are quite beautiful as we have not seen this landscape on the Illinois river. We only traveled 18 miles to Alton, Ill. and stayed here two days. We rented a car and went sightseeing. We visited the Melvin Price Lock Museum which was a real treat. The locks on the Mississippi River are much larger than the ones on the Illinois River. We pass through the Melvin Price Lock first thing Thursday morning heading to Hoppie's Marina, which is 3 barges tied together along the river shore. Hoppie's Marina is in Kimmiswick Mo. There are a lot of beautiful homes between Grafton and Alton on the high cliffs.

This picture is of the Mississippi River. It is much wider than the Illinois, at this point.

To the right is the Illinois River and to the left is the upper Mississippi River.

Today is wash day and you can tell there is a lady on board. Much different than when only guys are on board. We are having a great time