Day 4, Started down the Mississippi, Bellevue to Subula

After spending several days getting the boat ready, packed, and loaded with food and other items,  making some last minute improvements,  we finally headed down river.     We started from the Spruce Creek Marina north of Bellevue at about noon , reached L&D 12 in 45 minutes,   reached the mouth of the Maquoketa River about 2:00Pm,    and went on to Subula.      Stopped at the Subula city dock where we will be spending the night.

 

Entering our first lock at Bellevue, ia

Was a very pleasant and nice day for traveling.

Mouth of Maquoketa River which is our official starting point for the trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

docked at Subula courtesy dock for first ninight

 

Milt’s wile , Pat, met us at the Subula dock and ate supper with us,   just frozen and microwaved cheeseburgers ,  chips, with a pudding cup and cookies for dessert.