May 3 – Pizza Party

Post date: May 8, 2012 4:45:27 PM

A big day is planned by the hikers to position themselves for the scheduled pickup of "Five Pair" and "Austin" at Atkins tomorrow. The hikers set off with their goal being the Partnership Shelter. The Partnership Shelter is one of two shelters on the AT where hikers can order delivery pizza.

After 24.7 miles hiked (new high), "Five Pair" arrived at the Partnership Shelter just as the pizza arrived and the large number of hikers at the shelter took full advantage. After the hikers feasted on the pizza, two hikers produced musical instruments, guitar and fiddle, and the hikers enjoyed the impromptu concert around the campfire.

Tomorrow "Five Pair" and "Austin" will depart the hiking group they have enjoyed since their early days on the AT and travel to Gainesville, Florida, for the graduation of “Five Pair’s” younger daughter from the University of Florida.

530.6 miles complete/1,653.8 miles to go