Hiker Friends...

We have heard from Scarecrow several times over the weekend, as he was in a town called Silver City, and when he is in a town, it means a signal.  He sounds really happy and excited about the trail and his progress.  I feel part of this is because he is hiking with others who have started the trail along with him.  If you remember, when Teddy began the PCT, he left a month later than "the herd" and was walking alone for hundreds of miles.  This time, he left along with others which allows him to share this experience, challenges and high points with them.  We, at home, can only hear and see this amazing journey unfold through Teddy's eyes... I personally cannot imagine what it is like to travel through miles of deserts, snowy mountains, and everything in between.  I am happy he has these fellow hikers to walk with, camp with, and complete this journey with.

 Stopping in for a well deserved meal and refreshments - here is the crowd (I hope I got everyone's name correct)  Theresa Martinez from the CDTC (Continental Divide Trail Coalition), Scarecrow, Buffalo Shuffle, Hikeaholic, Ducky, Ben and Hamburger.  And, yes, the photo bomber is the bartender.  Looks like a great time was had by all.  Thank you to each of you for these fun times along the trail... you are a part of making this experience so awesome for Scarecrow.

Another gathering of hiker friends... From left heading clockwise,  there is Ursula (which I have been told means Bear), Scarecrow, Ducky, Samarai, and Hikeaholic.  Two of these guys, Ducky and Hikeaholic are the ones who surprised Scarecrow with the cake for his birthday.  Just like the memories you have hiking with Straycat and Strider on the AT, Not Ryan, TOG, Evil Goat, and Banana Pants on the PCT, these hiker friends will help create memories that will complete your triple crown experience, Scarecrow.

Before heading out of Silver City,  Scarecrow stopped for a selfie with Hamburger.  Scarecrow told me this hiker is from Hamburg, Germany, hence the name "Hamburger".  Hikeaholic took his turn at photobombing here - you guys have to jump in these pics whenever you can so we, as your family members, can see that you are safe and having fun out there.  Scarecrow shared this blog address with his hiker friends, who then shared it with their families - so here is a shoutout to Cheryl, Hikeaholic's girlfriend, who is now following this story.  I hope there will be over 3,000 miles worth of pictures to share and write about as this amazing journey unfolds.

Scarecrow has now walked over 145 miles and will reach another town within a week.  There is a weak signal where he is, so he has said he may not be able to speak to us again for 12 days.  Until then, we will keep him in our prayers and wish him well.  If you want to see how far he has hiked, please click here:  where is Scarecrow now?

I will continue to send pics as they come.

Until then,

The Thruhiker's Wife