Tuesday, June 7th,
2016
Howe, Indiana
We Were Proud
We were proud of the
fact that Uttama and I, with Gopal's driving help, were able to kickstart
today's trek before 4 AM. A chill set in
overnight, but that's what compels one to walk faster. We moved at a desirable clip. When there is a cool snap throughout the day,
your bodily intake changes. You get hungry,
as opposed to thirsty.
Lightly salted
peanuts has always been a favourite snack on these long treks. They are cheap, delicious, protein-powered,
and they make you feel grounded. If
organic – that’s the best.
I share delectable
items with those who travel with me. For
lunch it is left-over items - today we had avocado/olive sandwiches. I gave Uttama my thumbs-up on his
creation. It goes down so well in as
much as the spaghetti did at supper-time, prepared by the same chef.
It is Chandrashekar,
64, my godbrother from the area that gave us a family summer cottage for three
days as our rendezvous and rest stop at night.
We relax at this Harrison Lake State Park; read, write, check emails,
and take a leg massage.
Massage, stretch,
rest, and swim (or shower) are what the legs and feet crave after a full day on
the road. Walking is a rhythmic routine,
whose glamour has been obscured by machinery.
Ah, yes, the
machinery. Gopal and I trekked along the
120 and were dwarfed by the irrigation machines. We might criticize farmers for being too
high-tech and letting machines do everything for them, but I see they are not
lazy in the least.
Come to think of it,
Krishna grew up on a farm. Life was more
simple then.
May the Source be
with you!
20 miles
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