Cache
la Poudre River, Colorado
New
Sphere
We
entered a new sphere—the mountains.
Behind
us are the farmers, frackers and oilers on those bustling roads. More quietly
crawling along at our side are the vacationers on picnics, fishing, and
white-water rafting. Some motorists have their mansions tucked into the Cache
la Poudre River valley; they are the few and far between, with the exception of
one enclave of home huts. A fun sign was posted in this one neighbourhood at
the entrance.
It
reads:
WARNING
You are entering a RED NECK AREA
You may encounter
American Flags,
Armed Citizens,
The Lord’s Prayer,
And Country Music.
According
to Hayagriva, who is of French Canadian descent, Cache la Poudre translates as hidden powder. “Hidden treasure” is
what we liked to call it, because in this very barren section of the Rockies,
we enjoy the rushing, winding waters that nourish bush and trees by their side.
If we weren’t walking, then we were eating cantaloupe as a refresher, studying
the books of Srila Prabhupada and even looking at Chapter One, Verse One, of
the great book of wisdom, the Bhagavad-Gita.
Our new team-member, Aaron, is making strides at learning Vedic culture and
tradition.
Is
walking a component of Vedic Culture? Most definitely. Swamis, sages and even
retired kings roamed about to enlighten and to be enlightened.
I’m
grateful to the people who stopped today to offer water and help in other ways.
Our team of Hayagriva, Marshall, Aaron and myself, did put some good mileage
under our feet in the beauty of the valley.
May
the Source be with you!
19
miles
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