Day 9: The white cliffs of Epes

Plans for an early start were scuttled once again by thick fog, but by about 8:30 it had cleared well enough.  The white cliffs of Epes are quite beautiful, and striking in that they seem to rise all of a sudden from the river bank, and have eroded over the years into beautiful sculptured shapes.  

Still the river winds east, then west, then east again, but always inexorably south. We actually felt heat in the sun today for the first time in many days - a welcome sensation after too many frosty mornings.

We passed the half-way mark on the Tenn Tom at Mile 225 - a cause for celebration.  We will host a Bloody Caesar hour on Done Dreamin' tonight before dinner.  Yes - you can get clamato juice at Walmart!!

Our three boats arrived in Demopolis, Alabama in the late afternoon, and found that Kingfisher Marina is new and very well equipped. They have the best facilities we have seen so far, and provide golf carts for getting around the grounds.

Headquarters soon found others that they had met previously.  We had a group of 10 for dinner, so set about arranging transportation, and ended up using the marina's truck to organize a ferry service to the Red Barn - a great restaurant in town.  It is indeed a large red barn, with old farm equipment scattered about the parking area.  Rustic inside, too, but great food and very friendly staff.  

Tomorrow will be a provisioning day - last chance before the 3 day run to Mobile.  

Today's miles:  61.5 to Tenn Tom Mile Marker 216

Total miles:  399