GUYANDOTTE, WV TO MARIETTA, OH

Fri, June 6th to Sun, June 8th 2014

Day 2-4
Miles Traveled each day: 35 and 73 and 25
Total Miles Traveled: 167

  Our anchorage Thursday at Guyandotte, WV was quiet and peaceful.  The view got even better after the sunset.

 

  

  Friday was pretty uneventful.  Mainly a day of sit and wait.  Had a nice cruise upriver to R.C Byrd Lock and Dam and that's were the cruising ended.  Due to the main chamber being under repair we had a 6 1/2 hour wait.  We got to Gallipolis with enough daylight to get anchored, but not enough time to go into town.  Maybe on trip back.  

  
  Saturday was another nice cruising day after we got through a fog bank around Point Pleasant, WV at the Great Kanawa River.  Here are some more examples of "You never know what your are going to see on the river"

Man in flight

Do you think they have enough fishing poles out?  This pontoon boat looks like a floating porcupine. 

  We traversed 2 locks that day - Racine and Bellville, and ended anchored at Mustapha Island, WV.  Dan grilled some great burgers and we went to bed tired from the 73 mile run.

  
  
  Sunday also started with a challenge.  Saturday was fog.  Sunday was a blocked water hose for the engine.  Dan had to blow out the intake hose with a shop vac to clear the blockage.  Worked like a charm!  Once we overcame this, we were good to go.  We hope we don't have these kind of challenges every day! 
  Sunday was a very busy and fun day.  We arrived at Marietta, OH just before lunch and docked at the Marietta Municipal Marina.  Seahorse was happy to be at a dock with water and electric.  If you look close enough, you can see her smiling.  Her crew sure was smiling. 

  We walked across a pedestrian bridge over the Muskingum River to Harmar Village and had lunch at the Harmar Tavern.  We had their special - "The Sure to Be Famous Bologna Sandwich".  This was definitely one of the best fried bologna sandwiches either of us have ever eaten.  

Dan at the Harmar Tavern

  After lunch we took a walking tour of Harmar Historic Homes.  To see this tour go to: http://www.mariettaohio.org/tours/138-things-to-see-and-do/tours/walking-tours/257-harmar-historic-homes-walking-tour

Dan's favorite was the David Putnam Home.  David Putnam was the head of the Society for the Promotion of Good Morals due the Temperance Movement.  Dan wants to be part of this society.  Angie's not sure he will get in - HA! HA!

Dan at Putnam Home

  Sunday ended with a great BBQ rib and pulled pork dinner at Boat House BBQ.  This restaurant had views of both the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers.  Had great food with good view - and also a fun chair to sit in.  Dan couldn't resist. 

Dan has not shrunk to Angie size. 

  We have planned to stay another day in Marietta.  Stay Tuned!!