Our first and second days back on the trail

On our first day back we traveled 80 miles and went through 2 locks. We were in travel for 10 hours and very tired when we got tied up for the night. Today we did 80 miles and went over the top of 1 lock as it is still flooded and they had the wicket down so it was level. No big deal and no waiting. We are on the town dock in Beardstown, IL tonight and went to the market and then to dinner. Tomorrow we will push on to Grafton, IL and the following day to Alton, IL. Sunday we will tackle the Mississippi river. The boat is running better than ever and we have been going faster than usual because of the rivers push. Most places are still at or above flood stage but are slowly falling. Some places we saw corn and bean fields that were flooded. My guess is that the crops will be moldy. We have been seeing eagles with regularity and today I saw a coyote along the levee. I am on battery power tonight so will close.