I decided to have some downtime through walking, considering that, at the end of it, there would be a kind of party with a number of people. So, I set foot at 1 pm, headed for a ravine, which took me through some fall colors in the northwest direction. I met a man, perhaps in his early eighties. We actually chatted at a park bench for a while. So I was adjusting my seat and taking off my socks; it was too warm, when he told me the distance he was going, to the U of T, I was inspired. That is a stretch!
I hit Vaughn Road, which snakes about in a diagonal way. Trees and homes shaded me from the sun. Then, when I reached Eglinton, I made a left, again sheltered by shadows. A man at the stoplight asked me a question, “The Buddha temple?” Assuming I was going there. Naturally I clarified things for him. We shook hands.
From a five-story window a woman removed her AC unit, preparing for a coming colder season. But all along the way folks were nice. An elderly woman remarked, “That attire looks good.” Of course, it was a new set of clothes for the birthday.
After black Creek Road I swung right on Weston Road, which, for a stretch, edges along the Humber River. This turn was deliberate again, to stay on the shady side of the street, on a road that continues to go in a diagonal direction towards my destination, the Sringeri Banquet Hall, to celebrate the birthday boy – me. It is a humbling affair and devotees were so kind to express gratitude. Thank you all!
Source: http://thewalkingmonk.blogspot.com/2022/10/wednesday-october-5-2022.html
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