Three states down, and now for the big beast: Virginia (a quarter or the trail is in VA). It was real fun to pass the sign for the TN/VA border with a gang of hikers, the stroll down into Damascus. Damascus is a town loved by hikers. There is a big event held there called Trail Days, and I think that is what earns it its status. For me what made it amazing (I'm too early for the festival) was family... and Karen! My aunt and uncle came down and rented out a bed & breakfast for us to stay in. It was a really nice place, and I remember thinking as I got settled in that it would be really cool if Karen was there, that she would like it. Then she showed up on the porch a few hours later. She came down on her birthday to surprise me and hang out for the weekend.
So it was weekend full of food and people that I've missed. Getting back on the trail was kind of hard, but I've had a great couple of days hiking all the same. It is finally spring on the trail, and I'm diggin' it.
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