I was lucky enough to get to visit the girls this past weekend thanks to a Continental Airlines special fare. My friend Barbara went with me. We were able to find the hikers and their friends at a road crossing near Pawling, NY. We got to have lunch with them there and then picked them up again later that afternoon near Poughag (sp?), NY. So we had two nights with them and they were still able to continue hiking during the day. When we left them yesterday they were in Connecticut, and they plan to be in Massachusetts this Thursday! As of tonight they will have about 700 miles left.
Barbara and I got to meet Sunbeam's family, and Samwise's parents. Sunbeam's family had driven in from Ohio to visit her, and Sam lives about an hour away. We all had dinner together Saturday evening. It was like a family reunion. Really nice families - of course because they have such special young adults!
Samwise got back on the trail with them yesterday and the whole group was happy about that.
Newt and Miss Scarlett both looked healthy and seemed happy. A little tired mentally maybe - all the rain, thunderstorms, and bugs can get to you after while. They are happy with their trail family though and were ready to hike on.
Barbara and I both took some photos, so once we get those together I will post a couple of them.
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Great to cross paths with you both yesterday (finally). Thank you for getting me over to Grafton Notch to hike. I've never been to Bald Pate. It was beautiful. Sorry I didn't meet you for "Brunch" in Andover today. Had to get the dogs out into the woods and early due to the heat. Couldn't do that drive 3rd day in a row. Looks like good weather!! Happy Trails!!!
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