New Trail for Me
I was thrilled to discover that the trail David led us on was a segment of “The Great Trail,” which totals including various connecting links, 24,000 kilometres. Just off the local fire department in Cold Water is this stretch of the longest recreational walking trail in the world. Cyclists in this area use it, and snowmobilers in the winter. Where David, Jaya Gopal and I walked, we also noticed a small sign that indicated we were also on the Martyr’s Shrine pilgrimage trail.
What did we see, apart from hearing the blue jay?
We saw poison ivy, crab apples, Manitoba maple, and the regular maple, as well as a balsam fir, which had blisters. David demonstrated using a stick poking at the blister until a resin came out. He exposed it to a nearby water puddle and a smokey gas emerged causing the stick to go in motions. It was bedazzling.
Many berries are about. Bear scat was on the path. A large hairless green caterpillar making its way across the forest path caught our attention as well. David seems to know the names of numerous plant lifeforms.
These trails are escape routes—escape from the world of motorized-maya. Maya means illusion. We humans are sinking in it. BIG TIME. We need to work our way out. Chanting and walking is such a superb way to be more nature-connected and God-connected. Try it! You will have no regrets.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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