Today we started running from our accommodation in Clearwater, Tampa Bay.
Arpan stayed behind to give the RV a good clean.
The sun is sizzling by 9am.
Friendly Floridians stop to hold the torch.
This veteran Richard was delighted to hold the torch.
We cross high bridges which connect the bay islands.
This super enthusiastic passer by was very grateful to meet the run.
Renee runs with us.
Clearwater beach.
Air conditioning in action.
Time to .....
relax and ...
have lunch. Thank you to Tilvila, our local coordinator, for the picnic lunch.
But watch out for sharks!
We visit the Mattie Williams Neighbourhood Family Center.
Stephanie Giddens, Educational Director of the Mattie Williams Neighborhhod Family Center, receives a gift from the Peace Run team.
They have a tree there, which was dedicated as a Peace Tree on a previous visit by the Peace Run.
Tilvila teaches us the sign language for the lyrics to the song by Sri Chinmoy which is on the plaque by the tree: "Your heart is as beautiful as the rainbow".
Edith is 99 years old and running for Peace. She is a shining example of Peace.
Her daughter Tilvila runs with her. We are very grateful to Tilvila for organising everything for the team in Tampa Bay. She has been doing this consistently for years, going to great efforts to make sure everyone is well looked after.
Thank you to Indian Bistro for supplying the whole team with a delicious evening meal.
Thank you also to Mellow Mushroom Pizza for providing tasty Pizza for lunch.
