The men's team had wonderful accommodations at Natabara's mom's house. We would like to express our gratitude for a wonderful meal and desserts for the team.
The women's team would like to offer our gratitude to Embassy Suites by Hilton in Portland Washington Square in Tigard, OR for offering us the Presidential Suite during our stay.
Breakfast view from the 8th floor of the Embassy Suites.
Time to start our running for the day to complete our 62 miles as a team. Attila not wasting time in adding the miles.
Go Salil!
And Dhavala takes off.
We met Brook in Rainier on his last day of cycling across America. It took him 3 months. Bravo!
Crossing Lewis and Clark bridge.
While running by the Cowlitz river, we met 2 very friendy bikers on their way to Seattle. Thank you for stopping and making a wish for world peace.
Our ceremony of the day was at Castle Rock Senior Center.
A few members waiting enthusiastically to meet the team and know more about the Peace Run.
After our ceremony it was time for the Ice Cream Social.
A couple of the quilter group ladies. They make beautiful quilts that are displayed throughout the senior center.
Time to head outside and share the peace torch.
We would like to thank all the wonderful people we met at the Senior Center for putting together the Ice Cream Social for us. It was delightful talking to all of you. We enjoyed it very much. Gratitude.
Harita leaving the Senior Center to continue our miles for the day.
We were so happy to meet Arlene, Mason and Terry who happened to be driving past and pulled over to meet Harita and hold the Peace Torch!
Some of us finished our running in Winlock and were delighted to literally stumble upon Sri Chinmoy Street! Seeing the famous "World's Largest Egg" decorated for the 250th Anniversary, we decided to stop for a photo op, looked up and saw we were standing under this street. Although we did not have any meetings with locals this year, over the years we have been warmly welcomed many times, and the City of Winlock was kind enough to dedicate this street, right beside the famous egg, to Peace Run Founder, Sri Chinmoy, back in 2007!
After our miles are completed during the day, it's time to put gas in the vehicles and clean them up.
After a big day, its always nice to stop for a hot drink.
And also some swimming in the river feels good after our running.
An old apple tree in the beautiful gardens of the campsite.
It was a beautiful evening camping among the daisies.
"My evening descends To help me breath the fragrance Of a new dream world." Sri Chinmoy
