This morning we were happy to have another visit from our new friends in Warmun, Jack McHugh the CEO and his wife.
Some runners went with them to meet at the Shire building in Warmun.
We also said a fond goodbye to our camp host Cecil and his young family who came to wave us off. Thank you so much for your kind hospitality, we really appreciate it.
On local advice, our whole team met up soon after starting our day at this great boab tree. It is rumoured to be one of the biggest in the area and its presence was striking, like a wise old friend when you touched its trunk.
If this tree could talk, we would learn stories that are centuries old.
We found one of its fruits on the ground and split it open for the team to share. This was a first for most of us and initially it tasted quite chalky but then the sweet nutty taste came through.
Sarankhuu from Mongolia is on photography duties and makes sure to get the best angle for photos.
Our run today continued to take us through the Kimberley region with the road winding through gorgeous red rock hills.
It’s a noticeable difference to the landscape of the previous several weeks which was mainly flat with long stretches of straight flat road.
While running along the highway, Edgars from Latvia met teacher Jen from Warmun on a morning walk. She was very happy to hold the torch and showed great interest in the Peace Run. With her job at the school she supports the Gija people (First Nations People in Warmun) their language and culture. "Thank you for promoting peace around the world. I wish you all the best" said Jen as she said goodbye.
While running, we stopped where these beauties were having breakfast on the side of the road. The horses were watching the torch attentively.
Sometimes the Australian terrain resembles pyramids.
Misha from Russia with some small friends keeping him company on his long journey around Australia. Misha is one of the few team members who is completing the entire 15,000 km Peace Run route.
Today we finally got to picture our trusty drone in action.
Today while running we saw a snake sunbathing in an inappropriate place. You have to be careful where you step.
The bridge over the Bow River. It's a good thing the runner didn't have to run over this bridge!
Our run finished beside another large boab tree in Kununarra, where some friendly locals waved to us from across their fence and came to find out more and then offer their encouragement.
Sunset at Hidden Valley Kununurra Caravan Park, where the team stayed overnight.
Yet another interesting boab! We are definitely in boab country here.
A Boab Nut (left) and Attila from Hungary (right).
Thank you Coles in Kununurra for your generous support of the Peace Run. The team ate well tonight. 🙂
