Today was a very special day for us. We visited our dear friends Mahashamrat Bill Pearl and Bhavatarini Judy Pearl.

They and their friends very kindly provided a pot luck meal which was totally delicious.

After lunch we had a tour of the gym - where the legendary 4.00 am workouts still take place.

The dumbbells stop at 180 lbs - that's pretty heavy for one hand.

A plaque Sri Chinmoy presented to Mahashamrat Bill Pearl at their first meeting on June 26, 1986.

After lunch we had a chance to show some of the videos about the run and share some of our experiences from this year.

We each took a moment to hold the torch make a prayer for world peace.

Jim has been one of Bill's work out partners for over 30 years and very kindly offered his encouragement for our efforts.

Bob, another workout partner, this time for over 50 years, entertained us with stories of his colorful past.

A few more friends showed up later and we sang them the World Harmony Run song also.

The beautiful garden provided a very relaxing environment away from our usual constant movement of the road.

Beautiful deer were always appearing silently on the perimeter of their property.

One of Judy's three tortoises which are an estimated 75 years old.

Some of the beautiful flowers in the expansive gardens.

The view from the back yard.

Kokila and Abhejali start work on the next days schedule.

In the gym planning our workout for tomorrow.

Sri Chinmoy and Mahashamrat Bill Pearl share a moment in 1986.

A final group photo with our hosts hidden in the background - as is their naturally retiring nature, as well as their friends Brenda and Mark - second from the left.

– Salil

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