Zero Day in Damascus

Day Four
October 3, 2013
Zero Day in Damascus

The Comfort Inn had a very nice continental breakfast which we enjoyed very much.  Then we waited outside for our shuttle.  Nigel Collins from Fort Bastian arrived promptly at 10:30 and drove us to our car parked at Grayson Highlands State Park.  He is a “True Brit” and we enjoyed talking with him.

We drove our car to Damascus back down the winding Music Trail road.  On the way, we found a couple of loaded apple trees beside the road and raided them.  We wanted to take a few home to make apple butter (which we did and it turned out very well). 

First stop was Mt. Roger’s Outfitters to line up a shuttle for tomorrow morning back to Grayson Highlands State Park to hike south this time.  We had booked Ruby’s Rest for the night, so we went there to check in.  Jeff and Nicky Buckley were very hospitable hosts.  Their accommodations for hikers were a little cottage in back of their house.  It was nicely furnished and had LOTS of books!  We appreciated the coffee and pot the next morning.    

We enjoyed eating lunch on the porch of In the Country Eatery and Bakery.  There were lots of bicyclers coming and going on the Creeper Trail which ran in front of the restaurant. It was a beautiful day for bike riding.  Damascus is in a great location for The Creeper Trail. 

Dairy King was our choice for dinner.  They have some good home-cooked meals.  Then back to Ruby’s Rest for the night.