Overview
- On day 93, the monks are walking from Wake Forest to Louisburg with an overnight in Warrenton on Tuesday, then toward Eaton Ferry on Jan. 28 before entering Virginia, with arrival in Washington targeted for Feb. 11.
- They have continued through snow, sleet and 21-degree temperatures in North Carolina, drawing supporters who lined the route despite icy conditions.
- Organizers suspended public visitation hours on Monday and kept locations undisclosed to prioritize safety during the winter storm.
- At the North Carolina State Capitol on Jan. 24, Gov. Josh Stein thanked the visitors and proclaimed “Walk For Peace Day.”
- Durham artist Robert Mihaly presented a painting during the Triangle leg, and the 19 monks—led by Bhikkhu Pannakara with their dog Aloka—publicly expressed gratitude for the community’s help.