The Natchez Trace Bridge over the Tennessee. The Trace began as an Indian trail from Natchez to Jackson, then extended to the northeast to Nashville. In 1934 Congress determined to preserve the Trace with the construction of the Parkway.
Into the Wilson Lock for a 95' lift. Arrival at the top of the lock and then exit once the gate is lowered.
After the Wilson Lock we were facing the Wheeler Lock so we could stay at Joe Wheeler State Park . . . but, before the park we determined to anchor in Six Mile Creek, before the Wheeler Lock. A beautiful evening followed by a slight fog in the early morning.
The Wheeler Lock and Dam . . . in, the lift and then out, all without problem or any complication. Another wonderful day on God's earth.
Joe Wheeler State Park for four days. When we checked in and walked back to SONATA we were surprised by passing the vessel C HORSE, Howard and Diana Cole. We met them in Ocean Marine, Portsmouth, just before we started the 2007/8 Loop. Then again for our first Looper Party in Deltaville; and again in Peterborough, in Florida, and now again in Tennessee. Bonnie and Diana played on the water. Dinner on board SONATA (oops, sorry Howard the photographer, Charlie, took the picture too close). Dinner with Howard, Diana, and Jerry from SWEETGRASS. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The Brown's Ferry nuclear generating plant . . . the world's largest in 1974.
Bonnie at the wheel on our way to the Ditto Landing Marina.
Just outside Ditto Landing Marina; we have arrived completing our day's travel, free overnight if you purchase 100 gallons of fuel . . . we can do that.
The next morning we had a little fog . . . and waited until after breakfast to start our travels to the next lock and anchorage. God has provided us with such a beautiful, changing gift.
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