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Last night we had wonderful accommodations in La Crosse at the Holiday Inn. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean and comfortable.
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One of the staff proudly holds the torch for the Holiday Inn which offered us some complimentary rooms.
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By 4:30 a.m. we were ready to start on a long adventure. Dennis and Arpan embark on a 100Km or 62 mile run to celebrate Arpan's upcoming 62nd birthday. He calls this his 'ageathon' which he has been doing every year since he was 26, a long time ago!
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Everyone had a chance to hold the torch and express their wishes and thoughts about a more harmonious and peaceful world.
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Shawn Tikkun, one of the Directors of the Camp, offers his wise and heartfelt thoughts on peace, love and harmony.
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Shawn's wife Jill, also expresses how this camp and the Quaker philosophy help to foster peace and friendship.
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The Camp was located in a very peaceful and natural setting very conducive to cultivating an awareness of and a natural appreciation for living in harmony with nature and other people.
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Pavaka (Canada) is accompanied by Zooey Tikkun on the Ukelele. Zooey is an aspiring musician who got some inspiration from our master musician.
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Meanwhile Arpan's ageathon continues as he and Dennis approach the first marathon distance of 26 miles or 42K.
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At certain points these two young, strong runners go a bit ahead and 'pull' Arpan forwards to his goal.
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A friendly local resident, Michael, from Madison stops to inquire about our event and to share the torch with us.
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After running all morning and afternoon the sun was finally getting lower into the beautiful evening.
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Just before sunset and with about 10K or 6 miles to go the three peaceful 'warriors' take a rest break on the grass to relieve stress in the feet and legs before their last push to the goal.