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Lousiana #4 – The Big Easy

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Mike Jeglic

We left Houma just before sunrise on Saturday for the challenging leg through New Orleans.  Thoughts of this leg frayed our nerves before we even left Houston – especially Dawn’s, since she was our designated line handler through the locks. … Continue reading →

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Calcasieu, or Louisiana 2

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Mike Jeglic

The Calcasieu would be our first encounter with locks.  Along the GIWW, the locks are made to fit the large barges creeping all over the gulf coast. This one is almost 1/4 mile long.  They serve more to control saltwater … Continue reading →

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