Welcome to Norway! This year, the Nordic leg of the International Peace Run followed the Blue Road from Finland’s eastern border, through Sweden, finally arrived to Mo i Rana in Norway. The Blue Road was once seen as a network of roads connecting the nations and shared cultural area of Northern countries; it was even called the “Peace Road.” The road network aimed to increase Nordic cooperation and a sense of community. While the reasons for its construction were partly practical, there was always an idealistic hope for unity among the people.
Although outside temperature was pretty cold, ahead of us was a warm day full of friendship, oneness and amazing meetings!
The first group of the students was waiting to run with us.
We run together to the Basmo primary school..
... and met more than 300 children!
"Just one smile Immensely increases The beauty of the Universe." -Sri Chinmoy
Thank you for beautiful artwork!
...we were playing with the kids a country guessing game..
Run Run Run Run Run World Harmony run We are the Oneness and Fulness Of Tomorrow's Sun...
Many teachers, one goal. Working together :)
Thank you so much for wonderful meeting!
Our next school was Lyngheim school!
Thank you for such a warm welcome!
To find peace inside our heart first is a great start for a more peaceful world.
While playing with the kids, our dear team member Andrey found his inner child again.
We are getting ready for running to the next school...
Here is only one way from here! And that is up! (which also happens to be uphill in this case).
...making wish for peace...
The Peace Run arrived at Dalsgrenda Montessori school!
Students made a bonfire!
Students sang happy birthday song for our runner Komal! Such a nice surprise!
Thank you so much for nice refreshment!
As you can see, we really enjoyed it!
The principal of the school embraced the Peace Run with her open heart.
Very sweet meeting! Thank you so much for your friendship and hospitality!
It was very busy day, so we appreciated our rest stops
...our last steps for the day...
