Andrew hopped off the trail Tuesday night just outside Pawling, NY to shower up, do his laundry, pick up the clothes we had mailed to him so he could catch the train to New York City... He has been planning this surprise trip to see Kelly, and several other friends that were meeting up for a few days before they all headed off to Grad School. Kelly and Julie arrived by bus (from D.C.) Thursday, about midnight, and others arrive today, more will join them tomorrow. Andrew didn't post to the Spot, because he didn't want the friends to catch on, but his Dad and I have talked to him each day, and have enjoyed his adventures.
He made it into 'the City' Wednesday afternoon, bought a map, and has discovered it is a terrific place! Can't wait to see his pictures and find out all the places he's visited. Two college friends share an apartment in NYC and were gracious to allow the doorman let Andrew in to their apartment when he arrived so he didn't have to carry his pack around all day. Besides, there are a lot of places that just wouldn't understand that a knife or fuel for a camping stove as something one typically carries for their day... all things to consider.
Andrew was up early, and wandered over to The Today Show Thursday morning. NBC didn't catch him on their camera, but he had a fun time watching it all. I teased him and suggested he should have gone with a poster that said "I walked 750 miles to be here and wave hello !" Always quick witted, Andrew said he "was looking for that poster board he had in his pack, but couldn't find it yet." I told him it probably got soggy in Maine - where he had 20 days of rain :-).
Andrew will take the train out Sunday, picking up his place where he departed the AT .
Happy trails,
Mom / Harriet
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