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Peter Ives, Mayor Pro Tem of Santa Fe, reads out a proclamation declaring Santa Fe a Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossom Capital City.
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Sunamita says she wishes she could take this plaque home with her but it will remain in City Hall for all to see
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With the inspiration of Mayor Pro-Tem Peter Ives' kind words, the first team prepares to start running for the day.
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After the wonderful meeting at City Hall the women's team headed back to the lovely Santa Fe Sage Inn where we stayed last night. This beautiful Inn proudly took a step for world peace today by becoming a Sri Chinmoy Peace-Blossom Inn.
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On the road again we run past the Echo Amphitheater which is a natural cave formation from millions of years of underwater erosion.
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The incredible acoustics from inside the dome attract many people who pass by this huge natural wonder.
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Sandro enjoys the dry vastness of northern New Mexico and the wonderful scents of sage, juniper and pine.
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We were very happy to make a new friend, Andrea, who offered us much encouragement and support for our journey!
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The Continental Divide is where the rain drains either east to the Atlantic Ocean or west to the Pacific Ocean.
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A friendly local stops to share the torc It's as if she is saying, "What else could I do but stop to find out what's going on and to hold this wonderful torch, a symbol of peace and light."
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Peter happened to meet us in Pagosa Springs this evening and delighted us all by recognizing Sri Chinmoy's photo on the side of our R.V. He also offered us a kind and unexpected donation, reflecting his exemplary kindness and friendship.
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These friendly folks met us at the hot tubs and wanted to hold the torch as they offer their goodwill for peace
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Anna from Russia meets Anna from Ukraine at the Springs Resort while other employess kindly share the torch
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We are extremely grateful to France Kudelski, owner of High Country Lodge in Pagosa Springs, for offering three very comfortable rooms in her beautiful hotel for some of our team members.