Sweet Trails
Kala had it in his plan, for anyone interested from our Bon
Acceuil community, to join us in the trails through the nearby sugar cane
fields. Well, that did transpire. Thirteen of us made our way along silky
smooth soil and then some rocky soil.
Even paved trails were hit, but all the same it was sugar cane country,
only sometimes interrupted by pineapple.
The walk was lovely, even during the times where we got
lost. That wasn't in Kala's plans, though
it always contributes to an adventure.
At one point, out of the blue, one of those towering plants
moved. It started to jerk and
rustle. We couldn't make out the
cause. After several moments of
stillness from our side, a man emerged with a sickle and a bunch of leaves in
hand. His clothes were of a camouflage
colour and he had a mesh hood on his head.
He spooked us.
He's probably stealing for his cows,” Kala suggested. The man went about his way rather silently
despite our obvious presence. Sugar cane
attracts wasps which explained the needed hood.
Also, the long sleeved shirt and pants explain protection since the
leaves can cut through your skin.
The morning jaunt was all about walking and japa
meditation. The afternoon afforded us a
swim at Belle Mare. The evening drew
families from all around to bring their kids, either as volunteers or just to
watch how we re-enact the pastimes of Krishna . Yes, indeed we are pulling together the
drama, “Krishna is...” The youth are both shy and introverted, but
we see the potential in them. They
nevertheless come across with a fairly good stage presence.
It's rewarding.
May the source be with you!
5 km
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