September 25, 2012 Day 137 Kimmswick, MO Total miles to
date: 2873.9
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Kimmswick! |
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And these are just the
shops on one street! |
Our day began as planned.
We were in no hurry to leave for Kaskaskia because it was just a four hour
trip. So, we walked the half mile into Kimmswick. It is a lovely little town with several gift
shops and the famous Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery. But first we stopped at the quaint post
office, only open from 9-12! We needed
to mail back a small package of tools our engine mechanic left behind in Peoria,
so we were glad to find it open. After walking
past the shops (past, not in) we stopped for breakfast at the Blue Owl. Then we stopped at their bakery counter to
check out their pies for which they are so well known. We came back to the boat with two half pies,
peach and blackberry. We could not handle their apple pie which contains 18
apples and is higher than our refrigerator shelf! We stopped to take pictures of the former country
home estate (and now a museum) of Frederick and Mabel-Ruth Anheuser. He was the
grandson of the Eberhard Anheuser, one of the founders of Anheuser-Busch
Brewery. Outside the home is a well kept riding arena that is used by a
non-profit organization. One of the horses walked over to the fence to see us!
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The Blue Owl |
As we were walking back to
the boat, we were aware of the weather forecast for storms later in the day, and
since Laura and Ross from The Zone
were headed to Hoppies, we decided to stay another day. One other boat stayed as well. So, at 4pm we gathered with Fern again as she
gave us the information we need as we head down the rivers. We did not mind hearing it twice.
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Pies, Pies, Pies! |
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One of the many lovely shops |
We had dinner on board and
then the storm hit, complete with heavy rain and wind and light hail. The storm eventually stopped and then came back again even stronger.
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Anheuser Estate |
Rain or shine, we will depart at 9:00 in
the morning with The Zone for the
Kaskaskia Lock.