Hamilton / Niagara Falls
Movin' Along
Dr. Singh showed me the results of a very good physical check-up. "Organs in fine shape. No sign of cancer anywhere. It's good news," he said, "just take care of your blood clots." He did recommend to use compression socks on a long flight in the future, and more.
At St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, I met with a blood clot expert, Dr. Ikesaka, who also gave counsel. "Take the blood thinners and we'll see you again in September."
Karuna, Connor and I then drove to Niagara Falls, but before arriving, we decided to do a celebratory walk along Beach Trail, Lake Ontario, a well-used path shared by runners, walkers and cyclists. It was one of those seasons with gnat infestation. "Flying ants," one walker called them.
The day wasn't complete without some effort at outreach, so the three of us along with our host at the Falls, a South African born bhaktiyogi by the name of Vaishnava, made it to the gardens along the amazing waterway to chant. Vaishnava strapped his guitar around the neck, and so we sang. People and sea gulls responded well, but admittedly so, those white fowl were anticipating some scraps, which we didn't have. As usual they were squawking and wailing.
A final walk for the day was a solo along Lundy's Lane. "Peace Brother," shouted a greeting man at the shopping plaza. And an enthusiastic honk came from a motorist. Likely, monks are a rarity, even though Niagara draws people from around the world.
May the Source be with you!
6 km
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