05-19-13 Together with Judy and Jerry

Woke up clean and dry under the pavilion at the Troutville park. Today we had visitors, my aunt Judy and Jerry along with their dog Lucky.

They picked us up and we headed for McD's where we were soon joined by Cyclops and Shaman. Hung out and traded stories for awhile before heading over to Walmart for a few odds and ends. Sadly, Cyclops and Shaman had to get back to the trail. They didn't get far before we caught up with them again at a road crossing and Jerry could do a little trail magic in the form of cold cokes.

Along with them was another hiker we didn't recognize but soon figured out that it was Rob (now Luscious) from our very first night on the trail. We often wonder what happens to some of the hikers we meet along the way and Rob is one of them that we now know. He must have been hiking the same pace as us, always a day or two back. Can't wait to see him again and catch up.

Did a drive over to Gander Mountain and K got new shoes. Afterward we did a little driving around before settling on a Mexican restaurant that looked busy. We found out that it was a place I have dreamed about, a Mexican buffet! The buffet was amazing and we ate so much that no one ate again the rest of the day, except for a little ice cream of course.

Productivity dropped after our meal and we went back to the hotel to regroup. Somehow managed to get back out around 7 to resupply for our next few days. Lucky got to play but I could only record a glimpse of her talents, she is one smart dog!

Finished the day with everyone getting some ice cream. Thank you so much Judy and Jerry for everything