[plangent]

I was lucky to be aboard the Delta Queen in 1975, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis and it was truly a trip out of time.

Mostly older folk who sat in rocking chairs watching the shoreline pass by, with card games in the evening, wonderful food, and just a suspension of the cares of the world.

I’m glad for the memories; sorry that the next generation never knew of riverboat tranquility.

[plangent]

I should also add my thanks to Betty Blake and Bill Muster for keeping such a grand tradition alive.

[hinckley buzzard]

There are plenty of riverboats plying the Ohio and the Mississippi, for as long a voyage as you want. They certainly seem idyllic but they are not cheap.