Varadero/Havana
The Moon...
The moon was at his most full. He kept an eye on the Atlantic's beach and on us.
Let's get into our beach routine, I thought, before the crowds arrive. My personal mission at the beach was to get more of the water-rich minerals over my body, and secondly, to help Yadunandan Swami overcome a fear of water. The bay we were targeting was full of clear water, and the waves coming in were a non-issue. The water was as calm as a yogi's mind.
Yadunandan, Prana and I then embarked on a journey, via taxi, to Havana. We met some of the young men of the Krishna community. They are progressing in their Krishna Consciousness. We, altogether, both young and old, engaged in a kirtan at Nanda Tanuja's apartment, followed by a walk to the John Lennon Park.
It seemed like the whole city of Havana was at that park in honour of Mr. Lennon. "Imagine." Perhaps the "Revolution" was on. People there were curious about us—a group of monks and lay members sitting on the grass, or in the gazebo, having chats. And, my goodness, just about everyone who goes there takes photos of themselves sitting next to a sculpture of Lennon on a park bench.
I guess one of the real highlights of the day was back at the Varadero beach. We spotted an Hispanic ‘beacher’ sitting in a lotus position on the sand. I would say he was about thirty, with some moderate tattoos on his arms. He was silent. Eyes closed. Taking in the sun. Then Prana pulled out of this backpack, a BBT book, Meditacion Y Superconciencia. A light tap on the meditator’s shoulder awakened him, and much to his surprise and delight, he received a gift. Grateful? Yes!
May the Source be with you!
7 km
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