We arrived in Damascus yesterday, and decided to take a zero day to allow our bodies to adjust to our forth state of the trip. That's right, we have arrived in Virginia. It is everything we expected and more. So far (about the 2 miles we've walked) it has been beautiful, flat, and friendly.
Our hiking since Erwin displayed us nothing spectacular, be we do feel we are finally hitting our pace. Since our infamous days in Erwin, our hikes have been much more relaxed, hiking 16-19 miles, but not feeling tied into getting to and ending point. We are really just enjoying the walk, and going for as long as we can. I would personally like to thank Jake for this, because he has really cooled off on the idea of finishing our trip in record time, and has embraced the cool, but confident pace we are now employing.
We saw a turtle and two snakes. I know people like the animal reports, but thats pretty much it. Our zero day in Damascus allowed us to go to the movie theater, and what else could we have seen but Transformers. We now like to joke that we saw a Fox, Megan (Josh would like me to point out that he and Jake helped to make this joke). The movie embraced the fact that it was unrealistic and pretty bad, which actually made it kind of good.
Damascus is a quaint little town on the southern border of Virginia. While our book claims it to be "the most hiker friendly town on the trail", we have found it to be the most biker habited place, anywhere. On its small little main street (saying it's three blocks long might be a stretch) there are at least 5 bike shops. Apparently we are located extremely close to the Virginia Creeper Trail (yes, we got a laugh out of the name), which is supposed to be a group of great bike paths, which are actually converted train tracks. There are also a large number of bed and breakfasts located in Damascus, and that is where we found ourselves staying.
Our first night we spent at the Double Tree bed and breakfast, which is run be a quirky but extremely nice and caring lady. She gave us her room on the third floor, which featured TV, internet, and our own bathroom. In the morning she also served us a healthy breakfast of pancakes, bacon and eggs. Tonight however we are staying in the B&B most recommended to us, the Lazy Fox. We are told that Miss Jenny (our host) makes the "Oh My G-d Breakfast", which, as it name hints, should be amazing. Needless to say, we are excited for breakfast.
Lastly, I want to thank my wonderful girlfriend Tanya for her amazing care package. You are the greatest girlfriend, and I love you.
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i hear virginia is manbearpig territory; good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood to read you again. I've been hiking Marin County CA and had a 3 foot long - 1 inch wide snake slowly glide across my path. All I know is that it wasn't a rattler. What kind of care would you like in a package and where will you be mid July? My today's hike will be Tennessee Valley in Mill Valley, CA, about 5 miles out to a little beach enclosed by mountains and back.
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