I believe I’m the most fortunate person in the world because I have just an outstanding team to work with on this walk. The navigation to what is such an excellent route is all taken care of. I have company. Each day there are core coordinators along with fresh and new troupers. We talk about light and deep topics when we are not chanting on our individual japa beads. There’s never a dull moment, really. The scenery is just charming – earthy, green, and prosperous.
At Amersfoort, which is the centre of Holland, our eyes were taken by the beauty of vintage edifices, canals, and tidy streets. The Tower of Our Lady was impressive. All is neat and clean. Because our route does not include any inner city dynamics of Amsterdam, we are somewhat spared of slums or challenged areas, if there be any.
This might hurt the feelings of residents of India, but I think that great nation could take lessons from Holland on orderliness and efficiency.
Another highlight of this trip is the time taken for just chilling. I’ve grown to love park benches. They are our magnets for sitting, snacking, and napping. Yes, we get tired, but as each day adds on, the walk gets just a little more painless. On this journey we do stumble upon interesting folks. One tall Dutchman (they all seem to be) stopped his ambling in the park and expressed his appreciation for what we are doing.
“Sedankt,” he said, for spreading the good vibrations.
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