A powerful sun rises on another eventful day on the Peace Run.
Early morning light renders Bhavatarini's beautiful garden serene and peaceful. She and her late husband Mahasamrat Bill Pearl are most dear to the Peace Run founder, Sri Chinmoy and to the whole team.
We have a workout session scheduled in "Pearl's Gym" to earn our breakfast; so quit your bellyaching, friends and get to it!
Bhavatarini explains the machines with patience and expertise. She still has friends come over for early morning sessions multiple times per week.
Sri Chinmoy with Bhavatarini and husband Mahasamrat, Mr. Universe Bill Pearl! Sri Chinmoy was an avid weightlifter who greatly valued Mahasamrat's weightlifting advice.
Each time the Peace Run passes through Oregon, the team goes 'off route' to spend time in this oasis of peace and friendship.
Brenda and Mark treat us to a scrumptious breakfast at Debby's Diner.
Debby's Diner is a true American institution in the heart of Talent.
Before the team departs, the runners thank Brenda, Mark, Bhavatarini and her sister Paula for their generosity and kind hearts.
Sister power :)
A "Talented" group!
Now it is time to say goodbye and drive back to the coast to continue our route direction north.
We've arrived in Coos Bay, a true seaside town.
Coos Bay is the birthplace of Steve Prefontaine, stellar runner, Olympian and a major inspiration for America's 1970's running "boom". He died aged 24 in a car crash, yet spirit lives on!
In Coos Bay, our friend Parvati treats the team to a healthy and tasty vegan lunch at the Tin Thistle Cafe. She lives in Eureka, Oregon.
The powerhouse ladies of The Tin Thistle holding the Peace Torch in their cute backyard.
The team performs the World Harmony Run song for Parvati. Thank you Parvati for the excellent lunch!
Parvati also prepared gift bags full of yummy treats for the road as well as uplifting and inspiring writings about Oregon, which is soon becoming our new favorite state.
Time to discover Oregon's beautiful and diverse landscapes and coastal towns by running.
In Oregon we can also light our Peace Torch again!
The flickering flame adds a special feeling when carrying it mile after mile, passing so many people on streets and roads ...
Parvati and Dhavala sending Suhasini on her first run of the day.
The women then end their run at the famous Oregon Dunes.
The Dunes stretch from the woods to the sea, a unique vista!
Santiva was delighted to meet this "abuela" from Mexico who now lives in Eureka. Her visiting family from Las Vegas also joinedd in. Everyone is very excited to be part of the Peace Run and proudly pose with the Peace Torch. Fué un placer conocerlos, amigos!
Tents are set up at the Sutton Campground near Florence, so the women's team takes a moment...
...to enjoy the sunset near Heceta Head Lighthouse.
Underneath lie the biggest water caves of America, home to a big sea lion colony.
A magical spot!
Heceta Head Lighthouse
"What do you want? I want peace. Meditate on the setting sun." Sri Chinmoy
A beautiful sickle moon fills the sky and bids us good night! What a beautiful day inundated with human kindness and nature's beauty!
