PeaceBike Update - Nov 20, 2001
Tad Beckwith, the PeaceBiker, will be welcomed back to Oregon, Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2pm in the Oak Grove#4, Champoeg State Park. He will be coming from Mumbai, India. A general invitation has been issued to those who would like to join him in the last mile of his ride to Champoeg beginning at 1:30. Parking is available in Champoeg State Park for a $3.00 fee. " Unload your bikes at the Pioneer Mothers Cabin Parking lot."
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The PeaceBike Journey is TWO YEARS OLD! On September 25th, 1999 Francesco Pollari and Tad Beckwith headed out from Champoeg Park, Oregon, USA. On September 25th, 2001 Tad celebrated in Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India with one extra delicious chapati and a sweet lassi! Frank celebrated with friends in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, having returned from his one year tour.
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Jimmy Carter said:
We have witnessed the most abject poverty, ethnic and religious differences, and human rights abuses, which have brought about the largest number of military conflicts in history. These experiences have convinced me that the greatest challenge we face is how to reduce the growing disparity between the rich and poor people on earth.
Lizbeth said:
PeaceBike: Lizbeth, how are you a peacemaker?
Lizbeth: I have a number of friends who do not have very good relationships with
their parents and I help them with these situations. I support them, listen to them,
and encourage them when they are not getting very much encouragment from their
family.
Tom Wilson said:
It has been my experience here in ecuador that the
topics the children seem most interested in are the
basic differences in cultures they are not familiar
with. for example...a typical meal, a special meal,
what are the customs for celebrating certain holidays,
what do we study at school, what are our parents
occupation, what sports do we play, how do we spend
our free time? while there are similarities, there
are subtle differences which seem to fascinate them
(you mean you dont eat guinea pigs, you keep them as
pets??? thats weird!). from my perspective the
greatest challenge facing peacewriters is the language
barrier, as any students i get involved would use
spanish. good luck and peace on....tom
