Salil starts the day with a brisk run on the hills of the Green Mountains.
Sarvodaya, from Ukraine, finishes a run as he blows out the flame.
Running into Bennington towards the Farmer's Market.
Valeriy, our photographer from Ukraine, enjoys the hills.
Arpan is all smiles as the sun comes out and he starts to warm up. The temperatures in the windy mountains today was quite chilly.
Our first destination in Bennington was the Farmer's Market.
There was a small crowd there to greet us warmly and share the torch with us as well.
Jagadhata talks with a local man, Will, who was doing volutneer work for the Farmer's Market and was inspired by our Peace Run presentation.
This local young man named Will was very quite positive about our mission and our goals.
Many people offered their goodwill and wishes for peace.
Even the little dog seemed eager to hold the torch.
Too small to hold the torch, Jagadhata, from Minnesota, holds him instead.
Arpan plays harmonica with these two wonderful musicians who entertained everyone the whole time we were there.
This woman was very soulful and kind to us as she held the torch and made us delicious sandwiches for lunch.
Mahasatya, from Poland, shares the torch as he talks to interested locals and their families.
Even the smallest ones had some interest, or curiosity, in the torch.
After the Farmer's Market we made our way to the center of town to a festival called the May Fest.
We were interviewed by a local TV station.
This woman was quite enthusiastic about the Peace Run as she interviewed most of the runners.
We also had a short performance and interviews with a local radio station,WBTN...
All of the DJ's were enthusiastic and supportive of our cause.
The local daily newspaper, The Bennington Banner, also interviewed some of our runners. We are so grateful for the media when they come out to cover our events and share them with the rest of the community.
There were many great pieces of art and other displays at this festival in downtown Bennington.
Many locals showed interest in the Peace Run and the torch as well.
After our events in downtown Bennington we were able to get to our accommodations in nearby Shaftsbury. Staying at a friend's country home, we explored some of the barns and interesting buildings on this former horse farm.
Mahasatya discovered an old classic Ford and other interesting items.
Just before sunset we were eager to settle into our accommodations for the evening at the cozy country home of a good friend, Arun, and his family.
Homagni from Australia enjoys a picturesque vista with a good book as the sun gets closer to the horizon.
Sunset here was quite colorful with the fields and mountains reflecting the sun's warm rays.
As we settle into spacious accommodation we gratefully reflect on the wonderful receptions we had today with the lovely people of Bennington. Their support of peace and their love of the natural environment will definitely make a difference in today's world and the future of our planet, our Oneness-Home.
