Could it be the start of a hair raising day?
The first men's team got started early so make a dent in the 97k they must run today
The second men's team drove to Clare and started the first 40km run to Yacka. Edgars started us off, eschewing even his Peace Run jacket despite the temperature hovering only a little above zero.
The wind picked up, then dropped. The sun was out and the day began to heat up. We approached the end point of our run, the 50km sign that marked the beginning of Yacka. We wondered briefly, “where's Roni?” as we didn't see our final runner waiting for us. But he was in the area, passing time with his latest hobby: climbing trees!
Starting between the Northern tip of the Loft Ranges and the Spencer Gulf, the men's team ran a stretch of farmland up to Port Pirie.
Good morning Port Pirie! And thank you to Rotary Club of Port Pirie and to Dixie and Marina for arranging our visit with the Tourist Centre and for welcoming us so warmly.
Greg Hudson shares a moment for peace.
The Rotary members asked many questions of the Peace Run and were generous in their praise of our efforts. Their gratitude and appreciation showed their sincere love for peace, and oneness-hearts in achieving it. One commented on how much peace he felt inside his heart from this short meeting.
Thank you Marina and Dixie! It was great to meet you.
All present enjoyed the model of a 5.5m shark (Shakka) caught in fishing lines in 1998 in Germein Bay. Since then this model has become an educational aid and focal point for the protection of sharks.
Misha and Shakka share a peaceful moment.
Misha takes a moment to remember his inner child of seven years old.
It's time to start running again, all teams have many kilometers to go before the day is done.
The women prepare for more kilometers.
In our exploration of South Australian icons, the team was given a rundown of South Australian culinary delicacies. None of us were in a position to try a pea floater, and who of us knew that Nippy’s iced coffee was from here?We later purchased fruchocs for dessert–a dried apricot with chocolate coat developed to use up excess fruit from the orchards. This was a win. With most sweets nowadays cosmopolitan, regional specialties endure for pride and memory. Our predilection for them stems more from love of time and place than inherent flavour. Cross the border into South Australia and this unheard of lolly starts to appear in every petrol station and supermarket. Their popularity speaks of the peoples fondness for this land and community, grown up amongst red trees and red earth in these borderlands between Australia’s Eastern metropolitan outgrowth, and the deep vast land hiding behind our civilization.
Its good to have a slipper when you need one!
Because there are more kilometers to go.
Thank you so much to the Comfort Inn & Suites, your generosity in providing complimentary rooms makes it possible for our Peace Runners to get a good nights sleep. Then we can continue the journey of peace around Australia.
Our gratitude to the Crossorads EcoMotel for sharing complimentary rooms with some of the runners. We are able to continue our journey after a good nights rest. Your participation in the Peace Run has earned you our deep thanks.
Thank you to Woolworths of Port Augusta for providing the team with such a wonderful box of fruits and vegetables. We will definitely use it well and gratefully.
Thank you to the Pastoral Hotel. Your generosity allows us to continue on our way, well rested. Your contributions to the Peace Run are priceless.
