
Some of our runners are participating. I almost missed the torch going by at the start. It was hiding behind Pathik.

Nicole, the organizer and Brenda, the timekeeper do an excellent job. Many Thanks for welcoming us to your Park Run!

Next up, we had a meeting with the Scouts of Margaret River. Thomas Mitchell, Scout leader thanked us for spreading the peace. “Peace is important and I do think about the future for these guys,” he said pointing out the young scouts in attendance, acknowledging the importance of peace in the nation and community.

Local Margaret River Scouts stalwart Libby Dawson received the Torch Bearer award on Saturday morning at Rotary Park, an international award that recognises the contribution community members make at a grass roots level. She has volunteered at the scouts for over 17 years and served at many different levels in her time there.

Libby also hosted the womens team last night, although I don’t think she expected 16 runners to show up to her guesthouse to eat our dinner! But she was incredibly welcoming and even donated all of her grains when we realised we didn’t have any in our supplies.

"For us peace isn’t just an absence of wars,” said spokesperson and runner Grahak Cunningham. “It is a presence and this can take many forms; happiness, self giving, service. All things the Scouts encourage. Libby has been doing this for a long time and nothing is too much for her. The Torch Bearer Award aims to recognise those who often go unapplauded and serve their community tirelessly. She really deserves it.”

Dunsborough runner Jess Green (the one in green) came to greet us even though she was unable to run due to an injury. Her enthusiasm carried her out the door anyway and she was excited about the potential of what we were doing. Hope she can run with us next visit.

Today we got to have one of our favourite experiences, runners joining us! Three members from the Busselton Runner’s Club and one from the Dunsborough Runner’s Club met up with us at a local bakehouse. Anita Parsons carries the torch here.

At the Busselton Jetty, we were treated to a 1.8km train ride right on the jetty itself. At the far end, we departed the train and were then treated to an extraordinary underwater observatory. It is one of only six in the entire world.

They generously offered the whole team a ride on their solar express to the end of the jetty, where we were then treated to entrance and guidance through an underwater observatory.

Our guide to the observatory, Jacquie was passionate about sea life. She is awesome at her job and easily spread her enthusiasm!

There are 600 pylons which form this reef. It takes about 10 years for a pylon to be covered in sea life such as corals.

After the observatory, we met with Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin. He offered some very inspiring words about the importance of peace, in particular in today’s social media world. It was well written and heartfelt. Thanks to all for your participation!

Late afternoon the Peace Run team ran 10km with representatives from the Bunbury Runners Club. This was the third time the club has responded and participated in the Peace Run.

Club members aim to run together three times a week. On Tuesdays there is interval training for those who enjoy speed work. Every Saturday a very dedicated group of runners will run usually around 90min, even in rain, hail or sun. And every Thursday members run or walk their own distance - 10, 5, 3km.

The Bunbury Runners Club also provide a range of running and walking events that inspire the involvement of people to enjoy the health, social and lifestyle benefits that running brings.

There was a great spread of fruit and cakes at the end of the run- Bunbury Runners certainly know how to refuel!