Anchorage, Alaska
Second Day in AA
Down Raspberry Rd., Krishnadas
and I did go, at 6 am, for a five-kilometre trek and back. It was on our way
that we met moose, a very young one, but the new addition of wildlife to view
in Alaska was a bald eagle perched high in a tree. It peered down at us with
super whitish feathers. We were reminded of our God, Balarama, who’s remembered
today for His birthday. One way to celebrate this day is with meaningful
walking and meaningful chanting.
By afternoon we were committed to
hold kirtan in the downtown at the corner of 4th Avenue and F
Street. Tourist were there. So were the homeless. So were the gnats. Somehow or
other, those pesky little flying critters are really drawn to the colours of a
swami. They didn’t attack Krishnadas in the least.
Speaking of swamis or saffron
monks, the local mushrooms that bear that bright orange coulor are something we
are fascinated by. They are called fly agaric mushrooms or, in Latin, amanita
muscaria. Apparently, they can absorb toxins and are unadvisable to eat.
Some people use them for psychedelic purposes. Also, not advisable. They sure
look pretty, especially with what looks like sprinkled oatmeal on top. When you
look at them you might think they were fallen monks in their previous lives.
While here in Alaska we are
meeting nature, people and opportunities for outreach. All is good, especially
with Balarama.
May the Source be with you!
12 km
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