Winnipeg, Manitoba
Good Day in Winterpeg
Daruka was my support
person for one and a half trips across Canada, ending in 2014. Along with his blue-front Amazon parrot, we
appeared to conquer a good chunk of this planet simply by trekking along over
diverse terrain and meeting people, many of whom finish each sentence with
“eh.”
This afternoon was a
little reunion for the three of us at Daruka’s loft apartment in the neighbourhood. Daruka found himself in three major
accidents—none being his fault—beginning at our departure in 2014. His mother remarked, “You never had these
problems with the Swami.” Daruka is
fortunate to be alive. And alive he is,
with a full beard and moustache.
Walking in Winnipeg
was unfavourable outside with weather being what it is. My host, Visvambhara suggested the newly opened
Dakota Fieldhouse, a privately owned community workout facility. We walked in and met the fellow at the desk.
“It’s $30.00 for a
monthly membership. For a drop-in, it’s
$5.00!”
“I just wanted to walk
on your running track. I’m a monk. Here for two days. Have walked Canada four times and the U.S.
just this summer…”
“Wow, well you don’t
have to pay anything. Here’s your entry
wrist band. Have a great walk.”
So, I did, and what a
fine track we are looking at. Thank God
for such community centres. With my
Kyboots on I felt like flying. I only had
to worry about keeping an eye on figures—the time.
Incidentally, I recall
reading that overhead banner at the Thunder Bay Airport before coming
here. What was being promoted I couldn’t
understand but it read, “A beaver can take down a tree in 20 minutes!” Incredible figure!
May the Source be with
you!
7 km
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