Our first view of Birtle Campground--the swimming pond under a beautiful prairie sky.
Children from the day camp led the way to our first ceremony in Birtle.
Sue, a friend we made at the campground, was delighted to carry the Peace Torch.
Martyn Lambe, the Valley Recreation Director, kindly waived the fee for our team's overnight stay and organized this ceremony.
Handing the torch off to Roger Wilson, the Reeve of Birtle.
Roger offered some heartfelt words; "We can all make a difference and it does come from within, it starts small perhaps. That's one thing I've learned from being on Town Council for as long as I have, that it's an opportunity to give back. We are so blessed to live in this country, I am very grateful."
Zoe Jebb, the Economic Development Officer, was so encouraging and enthusiastic! She organised a meeting with some of her contacts in Miniota right on the spot. She also sent our team off with juice boxes. Thank you, Zoe!
A group of small children from the Miniota Discovery Learning Centre eagerly awaited the arrival of the Peace Run, so we had a spontaneous "sidewalk ceremony."
If only we had an award for the cutest Peace Runners!
They enjoyed demonstrating the actions of the World Harmony Run song.
Spreading their arms to embrace the world.
A young Canadian sports fan collects a different kind of trading card!
Hastakamala runs under a beautiful prairie sky.
Sky Torch
Pransukh finishing his running.
Olivia and Harita check out a possible new addition to our fleet of support vehicles.
Devendra getting back to his Texan roots, YEEHAW!
Hmmm, didn't they see the sign specifying a height limit for the carousel?
Homagni having a "Disney Moment".
We moved on to the Virden Summer Camp at Mary Montgomery School.
This group had a strong command of world geography.
Enthusiastic actions for the World Harmony Run song
Rounding the curve on the playground Peace Run.
The kids had recently painted uplifting murals on the fences.
Our last ceremony of the day was at Camp Runamuck in the town of Alexander.
Mahasatya helps the campers find his home country of Poland on a map.
Pavaka picked up a box of Old Dutch ketchup chips, a nostalgic throwback for those of us who grew up in the prairies and a new flavour experience for our international team members.
Brahmata (Canada) and Vasudha (USA) take their international diplomacy discussion out on the road.
Our day ended in the city of Brandon!
An homage to the Peace Run RV, which attracts people wherever we go--inviting meaningful conversations and connections.
