Last two days have been days on my own but have been anything but boring. With 70,000 people in town for a Vietnamese/catholic celebration, Marion Days, I have had lots to look at and many people to chat with. It is amazing how many years these people have been coming back to reconnect. Many of them camp out on the monastery campus using porta-potties and "summer camp like" showers. Lots drive in and lots ride buses from all over the country. Restaurants from Texas and a few other states pack up and set up shop under huge circus tents with fans hanging from the poles and long banquet tables. Needless to say it lends itself to a great opportunity for people watching. You really feel like you are in another country. Not only did I run around it yesterday and today but we also went for dinner last night with friends.
Other mentionables..... Ran my long run of 6 miles today- longest run since before Christmas and counted 17 secedes (bugs) on the road Friday. Found a new water stop - Lowe's has 6 water fountains open at 7am mon-sat and 8am on Sunday. Chatted with a friendly runner in town visiting Marion Days at the end of her long run (11miles).
Run On!
Brooke
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