ASHLAND, KY TO FRANKLIN FURNACE, OH

Saturday, July 5th, 2014

Day 31
Miles Traveled Today: 17
Total Miles Traveled: 696




  Saturday completed our "Shake Down Cruise" as we entered our home port at Holiday Point Marina.  After almost 700 miles, 31 days, 22 locks, 106 engine hours, 18 generator hours, 3 marinas, 7 anchorages, and 6 free docks, we were excited to be back home.  Despite some challenges, the trip was enjoyable and educational.  We learned a lot about our vessel and ourselves.  The good news was we both were aboard, smiling, and ready for the next adventure.

Captain Dan at the helm - see his smile

  This landmark marks the entry to our marina and belongs in the category "You never know what you are going to see on the river".  Is it an alien spacecraft or some work of art?  It is actually an oval concrete boat that at one time did float !  Wow !!

Marks entry to Holiday Point Marina - concrete boat. 

  Upon arrival into the marina we were met by a Welcome Back crew complete with fresh apple fritters.  YUM!

Dan and Angie with Jim and Teri

Ryan, Howard, and Kim

  
  Our view just before entering the channel to our marina was the Greenup Lock and Dam.  This is our gateway to The Great Loop and where our adventure will continue again starting the first part of August.  

Greenup Lock and Dam - Gateway to Our Great Loop Adventure

  We plan to spend the rest of July doing some final preparations for The Great Loop trip.  The Shake Down Cruise did its job and gave us some things that needed to be changed, repaired, added, etc. before casting off for the big trip.  We also plan to catch up with family and friends and enjoy some time with them before we leave again.  


  Signing off for now.  But stay tuned, more posts will come.