A day off from running and moving 90 to 100 miles a day can also be quite tiring and busy. Today we did not have to run as we had our first of two planned days off in Seattle. But there was still much to do including a ceremony at the Chittendon Locks, a beautiful park and museum in the Ballard area of Seattle.

Jitavrata, a good friend of ours, arranged for a wonderful choir called the Total Experience Gospel Choir led by the incredible Pastor Patrinell Wright. As we came running into the park, they were singing a very harmonious arrangement of Sri Chinmoy’s World Harmony Run song. Their rendition of the song was quite moving and sweet yet powerful and harmonious.

After our introductions and explanations about the World Harmony Run, there was a proclamation read out declaring World Harmony Run Day in Seattle. The choir again sang some very moving and soulful songs for us and the audience of about 50 people. We then joined the choir in singing the World Harmony Run song once again, up beat and ‘swingin’.

Most of the people passing through this area of the park did not know what was going on yet many people stopped to enjoy the ceremony and even pass the Torch around. It was inspiring and uplifting way to spend a couple of hours on our sorely needed day off.

We were treated to wonderful food by our friends here in Seattle as well. The Silence-Heart Nest, a spectacular vegetarian restaurant in the Fremont area, offered us fantastic meals, especially the delicious breakfast that they are known for.

We are so grateful to those who have fed us and put us up for the night here in Seattle.

Some of us were also fortunate to have had the opportunity to go up to the top of the Space Needle in downtown Seattle. We passed by there at night originally because we got lost getting home to our hosts’ house. We decided to go look at this and other interesting structures in the Seattle Center area. One kind woman, Courtney, who works in the gift shop offered us free passes to the top of this gigantic 605 foot structure. We had views of Seattle and the surrounding towns that were just breathtaking. It was a fitting way to end a long and busy day with little or no running.

Arpan and Team Harmony

Shoes for the Team

The womens team would like to offer their sincerest gratitude to Rupasi Young (carrying the torch above) for so kindly buying them all new shoes for thier long journey home.

Damon Burns of the men's team would like to offer his sincere thanks to Angel of Road Runner Sports in Seattle for so kindly donating a new pair of Mizuno's to help him make it to Minneapolis.

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