Left Joliet early (dark-ish) with large group, very nice to have them help us go through lock! Tied up with Tika.

Arrived mid-afternoon, around 96º, drenched with sweat. Very nice facility. Quickly got into unheated pool which felt GREAT. Lisa and Vern from Out of the Blue, talked about Tiaras lol.

Went to captain's briefing and took pages of notes on the limited docking and anchoring options for the next part of the journey. Met Francine from Bon Vivant who was very helpful and reassuring.