PRELIMINARY PLANNING: DHARMA TRACKS Across AMERICA WEST (August 2017)

[Kyonin]

hmmm LA sounds good to meet with other Treeleafers

Crossing fingers...

Gassho,

Kyonin
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[Nengyo]

Seems like an awesome plan. If there is anything that I can do to help from good old Georgia, let me know.

_/\_

[Mp]

I think LA might be a good place for us Southern Californians to meet Jundo and each other!

Gassho, sat today

I think so ... Maybe I can see if I can make my way down there too. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Seishin]

Been meaning to say this for a while but it sounds like a great adventure and maybe at a time when folks need some spiritual support and guidance.

[Theophan]

Jundo,
AMTRAK comes to Portland, Oregon. I live about 5 miles from the Portland Train Station. I would love to host you and your son. I have a couple army cots, and a futon you can sleep on. Jeanne is a pretty good cook. If you want I could touch base with our local Zen Centers to see if they would like to do a zazenkai, etc, during your visit to the Northwest.

Gassho
Theophan (Sekishi)
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[Cooperix]

Jundo,

We live in Albuquerque, NM...whistle stop for Amtrak! It goes from here to California with numerous stops along the way.
I believe you and your son would be very comfortable in our guest quarters. And I have a small zendo as part of my artists studio. My husband and I would be most honored to host you and your son for as long as you'd like to stay.
We also have a small cabin in the mountains of northern NM should you want to enjoy a beautiful mountain experience as part of your journey.

Thank you for your commitment to our community!
Anne
~st~

[Myogan]

Jundo,
I live in an Indiana suburb of Chicago and often travel to the O'hare area and would be pleased to assist you if you desire.
My home is at your disposal and is an easy drive to Union station to Chicago

At the very least if your son or you want to do anything special in Chicago, let me know so I can work it out ahead of time for you.

Gassho
Marc C.
Sat

[Jundo]

I just want to say "thank you" to so many folks here and those who have written. I am playing "connect the dots" now and hope to be in touch in the coming couple of weeks or so to see what can be arranged, and to express my thanks again personally.

A lot of logistics involved here ... trains, planes and automobiles ... but I will try to make this work. It will not be possible to get everywhere and for everyone, but I am doing my best for those who have so graciously expressed interest and offered their time and sofas. A Star Trek transporter would be very handy.

Gassho, Jundo

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[Seido]

I live about on hour north of Denver. Perhaps Banto and I could coordinate. Although I'm not sure on timing. My wife and I are either going to be traveling or expecting family some time in August.

Gassho,
Seido
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[Banto]

Seido indeed we can coordinate a possible Colorado connection. If helpful, any are welcome over to our house to meet up with Jundo and also since we live pretty close to Denver I can drive Jundo/Leon to front range sites.

I think this is so amazingly cool that even the prospect of it is most delightful.
Gassho to our teacher willing to do this for us
Banto SatToday

[Jundo]

BUMP & UPDATE (as of 3/29)

Hey Guys,

I just want to bump this thread, and also update the likely itinerary. I so appreciate all the kind folks who have offered to open their doors or meet in some way along the route. (I am also so sorry that geography and routes will not let me get to a few places. There are a few places I very much wanted to visit but cannot string it together. ) I will be in touch with folks personally in the coming days to see if things are still possible and to firm up dates. As of now, it will go something like this, exact dates to be determined talking with folks, stretching through August in sequential order, folks later on the list would have to come later in the month.

HOBART INDIANA (July 28th)

to

Chicago

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OMAHA NEBRASKA

to

DENVER COLORADO

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SALT LAKE CITY/OGDEN UTAH

to

SAN FRANCISCO CA (arrive Emeryville Sta.)

At this point, rent a car and drive up and down California. Likely route:

to　

Eureka CA (NOTE: I was hoping to get up to Oregon and Washington state, west Canada, and right now it is looking hard due to time and distance. I am still trying to consider how. My son has limited time until school begins, and that is my only issue.)

to

Santa Cruz CA

to

Los Angeles CA

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(Possibly) San Diego CA

to

LOS ANGELES CA (back on the train!)

to

MARICOPA ARIZONA (nearest station to Phoenix)

to

DEMING NEW MEXICO (nearest station to Los Cruces, possible visit to Ruldoso)

to

ALPINE TEXAS (possible visit to Lubbock)

to

AUSTIN TEXAS

to

DALLAS or HOUSTON TEXAS (likely finish late August)


I will be writing to thank and firm things up with folks, and also to thank those I cannot visit this time.

Gassho, J

[Mp]

Looking good, thanks for the update Jundo. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Shokai]

Jundo;
Thanks for the update. Hopefully your start date in Chicago is before the 9th of August.

gassho, Shokai

sat today (in Pensacola)

[Kyousui]

Eagerly looking forward to meet with you and Leon!

[Matt]

Wishing you all the best on these travels.

Gassho,
Matt
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