2014/4/28 Mile 467
Rain overnight geared me up to deal with the rain all the way into Damascus. However, by 6 the rain stopped. Clouds hung around all day and only sprinkled for most of the day.
Two instances of trail magic. First one I remembered from last time I hiked through here. An orange, steel box staked into the ground filled with honeybuns and brownies. Second was some Cokes at a road crossing.
Took an hour lunch break before knocking out the last 10 miles into town. Had to cook a dinner because I was out of lunches.
On the final approach I saw a little bear but didn't have time to snap a picture before it ran off. The last 3 miles were flat, but the storm finally let loose and even included some lightning. Got my rain gear on but my boots got soaked.
Damascus is a cool town where the trail goes right down Main St. Stayed at The Place, a hostel run by the local Methodist church. Found Fromage was signed in there so I knew he at least made it to town.
Some guys in the living room were about to head out for dinner so I joined them. We ate at Blue Blaze Cafe and I had a mediocre Philly Cheesesteak. Town food tastes so bland for some reason. Maybe I'm using too much hot sauce on the trail...
Back the hostel I met Forrester Gump, Dawg, and Tea Bag who were sharing my room. All cool guys. Went to sleep with the lights on because I was so tired.
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