A way with words…
I’m not going to tell you what I saw when I took Ayahuasca. Alien spirits, impossible geometric realms or, most significant of all, a giant snake, slithering towards you. While in their proper context, such descriptions can be illuminating, for the most part, I think they risk being distractions. Psychedelic fodder to fuel the desire … Continue reading En Esperando: The Search for Ayahuasca
Alright, so I’ve been lazy while I’ve been here in Barcelona and haven’t written anything for the blog. No, not lazy, busy. Very busy. Anyway, I still have a huge backlog of photos, so I can always stall with them! Here are the happy snaps from my tour into the Salar de Uyuni – Bolivia’s … Continue reading Neverending Photos!
The night I left Sucre it poured down with rain. I was having trouble with my bank cards and, as silent lightning flashed in the distance, was trying every machine in the Plaza 25 de Mayo. The main square of government, 25 de Mayo hosted the House of Liberty, where Bolivia's declaration of independence … Continue reading Salt in the Clear Sky: Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Charly and I played four games of chess at El Jardin. He would taunt me in English when he was winning and mutter to himself in French when he was not. The second game took place on the night Aye left Samaipata. She and Charly had been carrying out a little romance during her month of … Continue reading Samaipata Connection
For two weeks in September, I attended a Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. In this, my final report, I describe my departure from the gathering and return to civilization. For the other reports, look here: #1, #2, #3, #4. -- My last night at the gathering found me in the kitchen, preparing dinner. I had hoped … Continue reading Rainbow Report #5: Back to Babylon
For two weeks in September, I attended a Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. In this report, I compile excerpts from the diary I was keeping while I was there to give a snapshot of daily life. Find my other reports here: #1, #2, #3, #5 -- A Morning 'I woke, as usual, to the sound of Venecia, the … Continue reading Rainbow Report #4: A Day at the Rainbow
For two weeks in September, I attended a Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. In this report, I describe the Food Mission I embarked on for the Gathering. See the other reports here: #1, #2, #4, #5 -- The food mission was an expedition into Camiri to source supplies at the local markets. It was an overnight affair. First, … Continue reading Rainbow Report #3: Mission Comida
For two weeks in September, I attended a Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. Read about how I got there here. In this post, I look at how a Gathering is actually organized. See the other posts here: #3, #4, #5 -- The heart of a Rainbow Gathering is the Sacred Fire - El Fuego Sagrado. The flame is … Continue reading Rainbow Report #2: Talking In Circles
In September I headed to a Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. In my next few posts, I will tell the story of my time there and examine different aspects of what a Rainbow Gathering is and how it works. This first post introduces the concept and tells the story of my arrival there. See the other … Continue reading Rainbow Report #1: Welcome Home
Parchment Road 