Overview
- Aloka underwent orthopedic surgery on Jan. 12 at the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center and is recovering well, according to the group’s posts.
- After a short reunion with the monks in Charlotte on Jan. 15, Aloka returned to Charleston for rehabilitation that limits him to walking about 10 minutes up to six times daily in the first week.
- The monks advanced through the Charlotte area with large turnouts and police escorts, stopping at Sugar Creek Recreation Center before heading toward Concord and China Grove.
- Organizers say the route continues north toward Greensboro, then Raleigh as early as Jan. 24, before turning toward Richmond on the way to Washington, D.C.
- An arctic front is bringing bitter cold to parts of the route, but daily updates and guidance for respectful greetings continue to be shared on the Walk For Peace social channels.