Fredericton, New Brunswick
Happy Sign
That happy sign “Trans Canada
Trail” became visible as Ryan and I tread along the creek in a residential
section of Fredericton. Its name is actually “The Great Trail.” It’s an old
sign. In any event, when I see either signage it lightens my heart and I want
to make use of the well-maintained trail, which is more than I can say for the
roads.
“This is part of my physio,” I
explained to Ryan. “Walking is the best exercise.” And while I was feeling the
right knee to be more nimble and agile than in previous weeks, I know that the
process of simply walking works.
This stretch of the
22,000-kilometre-long trail was a former railway line. Plenty of white pine
lines the trail. Mosquitoes are out in abundance. They are not lined up but
mystically they appear from anywhere.
For this east coast trip, our
first engagement was held in the “Maritime Gita Bhavan.” This entailed chanting
with guitar, harmonium, djembe, and tambourine. Our group had our hands on them
all while voices were activated. We were pleased to hear attendees join us so
enthusiastically. “Lots of new young families here,” I said upon observation of
the attendance.
Actually, we made this event in
addition to kirtan as a launch to the book, The Saffron Path.
People easily scooped up copies, for a fee, as I autographed. In this way, I
got to meet just about everyone on their way to the delicious prasadam,
blessed food.
The program, this post-walking
event, was a success.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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