DKD

Continuing on

30th August

Flew from Cleveland ( Ohio) to Colorado spring (Colorado) via Chicago. Loved the airport.

Chicago airport.

Retreat no 2: 

Silent retreat at DKD, which is situated on the slope of Greenhorn Mountain, at  (8200 f). Gardener, Colorado.

The retreat has 9 cabins, at least 15mins apart from each other,on a 400 acre  property. Sheila, the director, took me to get my groceries for the 8 days, gave me some tips and then introduced to my cabin. 

My intention was to follow a daily schedule with at least 6-8hrs of meditation/day. This was an exercise in disciple, as there is no one checking.?????

This experience, like in Michigan, was  boot camp of the mind. It was hard work. No coffee, chocolates and pain killers this time.

A very special lady. She did visit me Day 2 to check I was doing OK.

My only concern during  my stay, as well as boredom, was when I read the instructions on what to do if confronted with a grissley bear. Low voice, no eye contact and retreat slowly. 

The entrance to DKD

I was very excited when I saw my rustic abode, named Ziji

My kitchen and dining

Dinner for 1

Did i fall over or just searching for ground???

I walked 

Still smiling at the end. I endured 8 days of me!

The view from the cabin.