Began our experience in Peoria at the IVY club – we were thankful to get an overnight spot at this favored marina in time to cool off in the pool before the storms rolled in. (Not many other options due to low water level and damaged places from previous floodings.) The next morning we moved 4 miles downriver since our slip was to be vacated by noon for another reservation. We found Peoria Boat Club to be much more to our liking as it was closer to town and right on the bike path. Entering their marina was unnerving (we’re a little sensitive now) due to the depth sounder inaccuracies caused by “river muck’!
We rode our bikes to town in search of an anchor shackle. Rode through Bradley University (had some fun watching the goings on of parent’s weekend!) for an ACE Hardware. They didn’t have one so we rode across the river bridge to Bass Pro and WalMart – super productive ride – thank goodness for the bikes! Bummer part of the trip: eating at Jimmy Johns then riding around the corner to see an Avanti’s!?!? (Pam’s favorite college binge food spot.) Best part of day: CAT museum (our first customer visit) and huge amount of exercise to air the brain AND getting back to boat just before the rains came. LOVE the Peoria Boat Club and would highly recommend if you are about location to town – very friendly staff, free laundry and ice, clean clubhouse with shower.
Backhoe simulator
Forecast called for heavy rain but its been wrong a lot lately. Decided to get out early and scooted 46 miles down to Havana, yep Havana IL pop 3200, before the 1st drops began. Although, we are sitting here at a free docking wall with 40 mph pelting us from the SW. Just Rockin and Rollin!
A small Island across the river looks like Cuba, therefore, someone decided this town should be called Havana 
Loopin' with Mike n Pam 
You are having so much fun!! Thanks for sharing your adventures!! Also thanks for sharing your Tuesday night with us. The boat ride was a real treat. ❤️
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