Swooped into Ghost Ranch, had their lunch buffet with many hikers, Sherpa, Chris, Acorn, Dr. Bug, Stud, Himal, Walkabout,  Skipper, and I. It was close to the home of Georgia O'keeffe apparently, an artist/painter who I remember from art school. Her work was inspired by the surrounding landscape and vegetation.

Dr. Bug at lunch convinced some roofers at the ranch to drive a few of us to the bus stop to go to Santa Fe, the bus stop was a two mile walk, that we couldn't have made in 30 minutes if Bug hadn't stepped up to the plate. This was my longest hitch so far this hike. At the bus stop Dr. Bug, Stud, Chris, and I played a solid game of hit the stick with a rock, followed by hit the sign on the fence with a rock. The ride was a long 2+ hours but FREE, which we all weren't expecting. Chris and I were to stay with his friend Amy Jane, a Yogi in town, and a long time friend.

After I stuffed an entire pizza in my face at the "Draft House", just before asking for a check the three of us were approached by two CDT section hikers Kim and her boyfriend (forgot his name) and chatted for a bit about the hike so far. After they said goodbye we found that they must have talked with the Waitress and bought us a round of drinks. Trail magic even being over a two hour ride away from the trail!