Left Golconda fairly early, not many miles ahead but 2 locks. Smithland lock went pretty smooth. Coming out of the lock there were several tows and barges with big pipes running across the river. They separated the pipe so we could go through. That was a little strange! Very shortly after the lock we headed up the Cumberland River. For the first time this trip we were headed up river against the current. The Cumberland River was pretty remote in this area but beautiful. About 30 miles up river we came to Barkley lock and dam. This lock was a pretty big lift. The lockmaster told us to tie off(I was a little leary about tying as everything I have heard is not to tie in case you get hung up). After a long lift, about 45 feet, we entered Lake Barkley. Very shortly after the lock we entered Green Turtle Bay.
Green Turtle Bay is a pretty big marina. After finding a slip we took a bike ride into town. On our way back to the boat we met a wonderful couple, Scott and KC aboard Jet Stream, who are on their third loop(we saw the gold burgee). Talked to Tic Tacs crew who are in planning phase. We took a dip in the pool to cool off then made some delicious shish kabobs. Not long after dinner it was showers and bed.
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