Thank you Walker and Kim for so wonderfully hosting our men's team. They felt right at home!
And a big thank you and gratitude to the Shady Spruce Hostel for hosting our women's team. We had a great night's sleep. Everyone is well rested. Your generosity allows us to continue on our way.
The women's team met an interesting man from Kansas who is biking across America. He was thrilled to see our photos of the Peace Run passing through Kansas a few weeks ago. We wished him well on his journey.
The Montana weather was perfect to begin our running today.
Saudamini enjoying her run.
Go Atulya, go!!!
A moment's peace.
Dhavala adding some miles to the women's team total for the day.
Learning about Montana's history.
Incredible scenery.
A bald eagle's nest.
The miles are done for the women today, its time for lunch in Missoula!
Coffee before our first meeting of the day. Thank you Saudamini for treating the women's team with coffee and hot chocolate! We are most grateful.
The first meeting of the day is the Westside Park Summer Camp in Missoula. The team really enjoyed meeting the students, They were very attentive and interested in our journey running through all 50 states in the USA.
Next is dinner at Bridge Pizza who provided complimentary pizza for the team. Thank you Marcy for your kindness and generosity.
Next the team arrives at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. Rankin was a committed pacifist and the first woman to be elected in US Congress. She helped pass the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
We were greeted by Nicole Mitchell, Executive Director of the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. The JRPC represents peace through justice, equality and connecting with people in the community. Nicole was presented with the Torch Bearer Award Medal, she is dedicated to inspiring people in her community.
Peace Run Executive Director, Salil Wilson introduces the Peace Run and runners.
Nicole Mitchell and retired, JPRC Executive Director Betsy Mulligan.
Carol Schneider also receives the Torch Bearer Award. She formed Women in Black (WiB), an international movement against violence.
John Snively also received the Torch Bearer Award as President and on behalf of Veteran's for Peace.
Veterans for Peace is a network of military veterans whose goal is to increase public awareness of our world's continuing need for non violent resolution and increasing the understanding of the cost of war. Thank you for your hard work and thank you for your service.
Thank you Nicole for inviting us to JRPC.
Thank you to Jim Sayer and his wife for hosting the men's team. Salil met this lovely couple during his Peace bike Ride across America.
Time to go outside and share the peace torch with our friends.
WiB volunteers, Jackie Reimers, Deborah Wiley, Nora Lee Drew and Carel Schneider.
Nicole and Saudamini collecting soil from Montana.
The team must say goodbye to Saudamini who leaves today. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiring us every single day. Your generous spirit and many drinks shared with the girls team were priceless. We miss you already!
Scott also leaves today. Thank you for joining the team and for running the miles. We are grateful for your selflessness and hard work. You will be missed.
It's always ice cream time! Saudamini once again treats the women's team to delicious ice cream. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. And for spoiling the women's team! Much love and gratitude.
Thank you Saudamini!!!
