Smokies Hiking Trip - Day 9

I was awake at 0500 and started teleworking immediately.  Ate breakfast at hotel and did some more teleworking until checking out (1100).  Drove towards Harrisonburg via I-81.  Almost ran out of gas near Buchanan and, after getting off I-81 (onto US-11) and finding that I was getting ripped off on the price at the first gas station (1145), filled up the tank at another station nearby (1150).  Then stopped at Natural Bridge State Park (after crossing the bridge on US-11) during the lunch hour (1200).  I walked on several of the trails inside the park and enjoyed the amazing scenery.  Reluctantly left the area at 1245, got back on I-81 and arrived in Harrisonburg by about 1345.  Picked up the keys to the Chrysler from Brenna (at school) and drove down US-33 to check out its performance.  Unfortunately, the car stalled after I missed the turn for Brenna's mechanic; fortunately, I ended up getting it to the Chevrolet dealership and they promised to check the car.  I started walking back to Brenna's school (along the way, I stopped to thank J&N for taking care of Brenna's car over the years).  Arrived at my rental car just after 1530 and teleworked (in the parking lot of her school) while Brenna was still working.  When she finished (1730), we drove to El Charro Mexican Restaurant for dinner.  We had a nice conversation and were done eating by about 1830.  After that, we drove to Brenna's apartment and did a bit more teleworking.  Spent the rest of the evening resting, reading and talking with Brenna in her room (Mollie called us both).  I went to bed at 2200 after having a fun-filled day.