The Sacred Earth Journey trip to Peru is an opportunity not to miss, particularly the Inca Mysteries and Magic trip I participated in during June, 2004. Helen Tomei in Vancouver co-ordinates the trip, and takes care of organizing all the finest details from the plane ticket to the hotels, and anything else you request. I just had to show up to enjoy the adventure. Helen's knowledge and passion for travel makes her a great travel adventure representative, and the uniqueness of the trips she represents is strongly reflected by her web page. After three weeks, I left Peru with a renewed sense of awe at the legacies so many of the spiritual sites offer to those seeking to experience a deeper spiritual dimension. It was quite a humbling experience to participate in group ceremonies at the many sacred sites in the Sacred Valley, and the leadership, knowledge and wisdom of the group tour leaders, Andrea and Jorge enrichened the experiences. Through exploration, I learnt so much about the history of the temples and sacred places, but practising the ceremonies lent an "experiencial" element that deepened my understanding of these temple sites. The night ceremony at Machu Picchu will remain a highlight to the trip. Standing beneath the stars of the Milky Way, and surrounded by the beauty of Machu Picchu, I felt privileged to have an opportunity to connect on such a personal level with the stones, apus and pachamama. The trip was both a communal and personal journey... the fellowship of the group kept the energy fun and interesting, and all in all, the trip was a perfect blend of laughter, adventure and spiritual pilgrimage. It was a unique visual and spiritual feast, and something I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Susan Rogers (Peru: Inca Mysteries & Magic - June/04)
Vancouver, B.C.