Finally, a phone call from Scarecrow!

 So, after 4 days, Scarecrow finally was in an area where he had a signal to call home.  

via Google images

He was so anxious to share the conditions in which he is hiking.  The beginning of this trail is in a desert, filled with everything sharp.  Teddy said he is shuffling through brush that is sticking and scratching up his legs, with some branches even piercing through his shoe and sock onto his foot.  It has been bright and sunny, and extremely hot.  A fellow hiker's watch read 109 degrees yesterday.  Scarecrow forgot to pack sunblock, so he said he is burnt and red like a tomato.  Can't wait for those pics.  The signal for his phone has been sketchy, so he will not be able to send photos until tomorrow, when he arrives in town for resupply.  Until then, he has said this is the most difficult hiking he has ever encountered.  He is definitely being challenged by this rigorous trail.

via Google images on shutterstock.com

I told him we are all enjoying tracking his progress so he should not forget to check in with the SPOT at the end of each day.  I caught him up on all of our happenings over the past few days, and will be able to speak to him tomorrow.  He did say I can pass along his cell number for anyone who wants to text/call with well wishes along his trip.  631.569.6013  If he does not answer or it goes to voice mail, leave a message or try again another time.  He keeps his phone off while he is hiking to preserve the battery life.  You can also just click on the link here where is Scarecrow? to see his progress.  I will try to remember to provide this link daily so you can track him easily.

I can breathe easier now, knowing he is happy, healthy and well on his way to the triple crown achievement.

Until next time,

The Thruhiker's Wife