Sunday morning meeting and breakfast was at Annapurna Restarurant (1085 Bathurst St. Toronto). The World Harmony Runners were lavishly cared for by the restaurant owners Shivaram and Devavira Trichur, who provided an early breakfast for the runners.

From Bathurst Street, the runners made their way to the first meeting of the day where members of the local Sikh community gathered to carry the torch.

Holding the torch is Sophia (front left) who is helping organise the Childrens Run Across Canada.

Passing the torch.

Shivaram joins the Harmony Run.

On arrival at the Gur Sabha Gurudwara, the World Harmony Run was met by the Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpiti (centre) who offered a few kind words of encouragement to the runners and members of the Gurudwara and Father Terry Gallagher (in front of banner).

All ears were for the Mayor of Markham as he offerred his thoughts and wishes for peace and cooperation within and between communities.

Inside the Gurudwara temple.

After rest and delicious refreshments in the beautiful Gurudwara, the girls' team shared a moment of harmony.

The Harmony Run was an opportunity to rehearse for the Childrens Run Across Canada which is planning to involve hundreds of people in a relay across the breadth of Canada. The runners re-grouped and ran a little way along the road before heading off to the next ceremony.

International trio - Abichal, Tanuja and Elke

The World Harmony Torch arrived at the Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham. The Vedas are ancient Indian teachings writings that form the basis of the Upanishads

The Harmony Run is received by Vedic Cultural Centre President Amar Chand Erry.

A smiling Shivaram presided over the Harmony Run presentation.

Amar Umadas from the Arya Samaj offered some kind words.

Dev Ramavtar chanted some Vedic scriptures.

Elke and Markham Deputy Mayor Jack Heath.

As the Harmony Run moved out of Greater Toronto and into the countryside, the wildlife and flora began to reveal themselves as fellow tenants in this fine country.

Amy paid a visit to Sri Chinmoy Street in Tottenham Ontario.

Chill time in the sun.

Special thanks to Allyson Hewat for providing us with complimentary rooms at the Inn-on-the-Bay Best Western Hotel in Owen Sound. Pictured is the manager, Jason Hemstock, with Medur and Anvita, on behalf of Allyson.

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