Everything's Going Nuts
With an
early start and it being dark we could not see the thick branches jutting out
from the trees. So, when backing up, our rear window bashed and broke into
millions of pieces. Something had to be done to replace the vehicle's back
which was also damaged.
The forecast called for rain, even for a storm, so Vivasvan got working on the damaged rear-end right away.
Another mechanical issue is my knees. They don't seem to care for the initial steps taken in the morning with the up-and-down nature of theAppalachian
trail . Eventually though, the machinery (my body) takes to it
fine.
Trees are shedding their fruit. What I mean to say is that nuts are falling all over the place - walnuts and acorns especially. The squirrels are in glee. You hear the sound of a thud when a nut hits the pavement but only after several snap sounds which arise from contacting twigs and leaves during its descent. I am lucky to not be struck by one of these guys yet.
We have crossed another border atBull
Bridge . We are now in New York State . It's funny but I guess each state
has its own personality. Suddenly, I felt an increased openness in the people
of New York whereas in Massachusetts
and Connecticut
people were somewhat reserved. Finally we're in a place where we get noticed.
This is a good thing of course. In fact, when some people see me, the way they
express themselves is as if they're going nuts. They stop and talk and they
find that the walk is awesome. Even the police came by after receiving a report
of a guy in orange sleeping on the side of the road. The one officer said,
"You know, prisoners are in orange jump-suits and sometimes they
escape."
On a more serious note, I spoke to a friend (a rather well-known athlete) on my cell and being familiar with our guru, Srila Prabhupada, I asked him, "Now it has been 50 years since our guru came to the West...what kind of assessment, reflection, or vision do you feel we should have?"
"Appreciate and never think that because I am a devotee (spiritualist) that all things should be happening for me. Do not feel entitled. Be grateful."
The forecast called for rain, even for a storm, so Vivasvan got working on the damaged rear-end right away.
Another mechanical issue is my knees. They don't seem to care for the initial steps taken in the morning with the up-and-down nature of the
Trees are shedding their fruit. What I mean to say is that nuts are falling all over the place - walnuts and acorns especially. The squirrels are in glee. You hear the sound of a thud when a nut hits the pavement but only after several snap sounds which arise from contacting twigs and leaves during its descent. I am lucky to not be struck by one of these guys yet.
We have crossed another border at
On a more serious note, I spoke to a friend (a rather well-known athlete) on my cell and being familiar with our guru, Srila Prabhupada, I asked him, "Now it has been 50 years since our guru came to the West...what kind of assessment, reflection, or vision do you feel we should have?"
"Appreciate and never think that because I am a devotee (spiritualist) that all things should be happening for me. Do not feel entitled. Be grateful."
May the Source be with you!
20 miles/
32 km
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