Peace Run in Hawaii began in a very unique and special way. I was invited to the Islands to help our teammate Abhejali pursue her expression of peace by swimming the Ka'iwi Channel, the body of water between Moloka'i and Oahu. Each school we visit, we share with students that peace is an expression of the goodness and self giving each person has within themselves. Abhejali expresses this peace on the waves. What better way to teach peace than to practice it? Mike, our pilot answers some questions before we begin.
Leaving Honolulu for Moloka'i on Monday. We had a sendoff from the bottlenose dolphins, even though you can't see them on the photo.
Since we arrived by boat, Abhejali had to swim from the Moloka'i shoreline to begin. Official start time: 5:21pm
And on to Oahu for victory. Peace in the channel, and no sharks to be seen. Sandy Beach, here we come!
A swim through the night brings a welcome sunrise.
Jayalata feeding Abhejali
The route!
Swimming into Sandy Beach, Oahu. The official finish time was 21 hours and 52 minutes!
Today we received a warm welcome and invite from Connie, president of Faerber's Flyer's to visit their weekly sprint sessions at UH. Thanks Connie, we were excited to come run with your team and share the Peace Torch.
Our new sprinter friend Tom shares his good wishes.
We were greeted by some excellent and fast runners. Coach Geoff read out the splits.
On your mark, get set, go! Dan and Eric take the lead.
Connie graciously slowed her pace so we could keep up.
In the end, she finished first.
The next split starts with a bang.
Photo finish! The torch comes out ahead of both of us.
Everyone joins in for the photo at the end.
Coach Geoff and Tom C join our team by holding the torch.
We finish up the session with a run together, everyone has a chance to hold the torch.
Thanks to Coach Geoff for keeping time. We felt fortunate to learn from his sprinting experience. And thanks to Connie and Faerber's Flyers for inviting us to join them.
A young man from Ireland gives a wish for peace.
