{"id":2664,"date":"2019-08-13T15:40:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sacredearthjourneys.ca\/blog\/?p=2664"},"modified":"2021-04-16T22:26:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T22:26:47","slug":"discover-peru-and-the-benefits-of-group-spiritual-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacredearthjourneys.ca\/blog\/discover-peru-and-the-benefits-of-group-spiritual-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Peru: Benefits of Group Spiritual Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This past year, Christine Overvelde was one of the lucky participants on our journey to discover Peru, <\/em>Heart of the Pachamama with Puma Quispe Singona<\/em><\/a>.  We are pleased to share her personal experience about the journey, along with her insights for Group Spiritual Travel, as written in her recent blog post below<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently I had the privilege of joining our Journey to Egypt and it reminded me of why I enjoy group tours so much.  Last year, on our journey to discover Peru secrets<\/a> with Puma Quispe Singona, the benefits of group travel became very apparent and led me down this road. Before that time, I had been a die-hard, independent, solo traveller.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, turning 50, I decided to set my backpack aside, and give myself the experience, and luxury, of a highly organized group tour to discover Peru. This Peru travel itinerary<\/a> was perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew I wanted a spiritual Journey and sharing in the collective experience would only amplify it.  I had participated in retreats and workshops before and knew the benefits of group energy, but I had yet to embrace travel with companions. On my journey to discover Peru, I quickly saw the benefits of group spiritual travel, which continued to multiply along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the obvious ones.  The more subtle and mysterious ones are related to how the connections we make in the present moment lead us to our next step along our bigger journey.  For example, this journey to discover Peru led me to Egypt but I had no idea of it at the time \u2013 until now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything is so intertwined -we\u2019re always\nexactly in the right place, at the right time, and with the right people – as\nit\u2019s all meant to be.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One step leads to the other <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Group Travel<\/strong> to Discover Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. The Research Has Been Done<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I decided to approach everything with a completely open mind and did not do any research other than seat sales and reading my travel itinerary and tour package. It saved me so much time!  I trusted that our tour leaders and Sacred Earth Journeys would show me the best of what each place had to offer, and some things weren\u2019t in the book anyway! Same for sacred knowledge.  Everything was explained so well, along the tour, that background information was not needed.  On this journey to discover Peru, Puma not only took us to the must-see, well-known places but also to more local ones too, that were less obvious but equally powerful.  A typical tourist might have overlooked the more modest sites but Puma was quick to see the hidden symbols \u2013 like the significance of 3 doorways marking an important place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Little known section of the Inca Trail, off the beaten path \u2013 with the significance of 3 doorways. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    2. People Care <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On our Peru Journey, we experienced an unexpected\ntwist of events when we were travelling to a remote area and we forgot to make\nthe obligatory toilet-stop.  Through\nserendipity, we came upon a local, village school and asked to use their\nfacilities.  Interestingly, it was during\nthis delightful pit-stop that we discovered we had a flat tire so we then spent\nseveral hours with the school children, giving them some special lessons of the\nday.  And, because we gave so wholeheartedly,\nwith our time, the mountain blessed us with its gifts in return, with the\nappearance of majestic condors swooping down to greet us.  It was a Spiritual Test of patience, faith,\nselflessness, love, and universal connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I knew that with all journeys, things do not always go as planned and that there are many Spiritual lessons along the way.  Despite all the attention to detail, some things are outside of our control and are usually blessings in disguise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Unexpected Local School Visit \u2013 delightful turn of events <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    3. People Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Along this theme of sharing, one of the\ncommon experiences that always bonds travellers together is talk of bodily\nfunctions.  In Peru, adjusting to the\nhigh altitude is something everyone encounters upon arrival.  We quickly all shared our tips, remedies, and\ncompassion for one another.  And luckily\nfor me, my roommate was a Naturopathic Doctor and Herb Shop Owner so she had\neverything in her kit!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This theme of sharing continued as we went\nalong \u2013 with everything from food, to money, to comfort.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Between us we had everything covered. We\neven discovered we could get better deals, at the markets, when we purchased\nitems together!   Most importantly, we\nshared in everyone\u2019s journey and got to know each other well.  Although we started off as strangers, it was\nevident we had all been called to be together, as Kindred Spirits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Travel companions allow one to share even more \u2013 not only in terms of snacks but also smiles! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    4. Priceless Memories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also continued to share the experience\nas we exchanged photos and reminisced (in fact these photos are courtesy of\nfellow participants Eric Gonzalez and Jennifer Clark because my camera\nmysteriously malfunctioned!).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Feedback, encouragement, and support were\nalso given, in words spoken and unspoken. \nWitnessing the growth in others, along the journey, reaffirmed that\nsomething special was happening to us all. \nThe Spiritual Blessings were taking effect.  Although it\u2019s always easier to see it in\nothers, soon we could even see the changes in ourselves.  Some were physical but many were internal.  My eyes, for example, instantly cleared from\na persistent ailment, but it was my inner eye that most cleared up \u2013 giving me\na much better vision of things.  After\nour ceremonies, I immediately and miraculously dropped all negative thoughts\nand fears that had been plaguing me!  And,\neach time I review the photos and videos, it reminds me of this experience, so\nthe lessons stay in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Group Ceremony with Master Healers and Medicine Workers \u2013 don Sebastian and Mama Irene. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    5. Affordability & Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Much to my surprise, Group Travel also\nallowed me to get off the beaten track. \nIn some cases, even more so than independent travel.  Under the care of experts and their vast knowledge,\nwe went to places I never could have found on my own \u2013 which turned out to be\nhighlights of the journey.  And, having\naccess to the Tour Leaders, local guides, and invited Wisdom Keepers and\nShamans, would not have been affordable, or even possible, outside of a group situation.  Their time is very valuable and their\ncalendars are booked up in advance so luckily Sacred Earth Journeys is able to\nsecure an annual window of time with them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Puma has a healing school and many\nstudents that take up his time, along with many private ceremonies, so we\u2019re\ngrateful that he joins us for the full journey. \nHe assumes the role as the guide too because it\u2019s a chance for him to go\nto all the places he loves in Peru and have fun with the group and also visit local\npeople along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Rebirthing Tunnel \u2013 Shamanic experiences are always an easy & fun process with Puma <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    6. Deeper Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sacred Earth Journey\u2019s continued\nrelationship with its Tour Leaders, Guides, and Local Providers guarantees\ngreater care and commitment.  Too often,\nin my solo experience, guides and merchants only gave me their minimum because\nthey weren\u2019t expecting to see me again. \nNot so with repeat customers. \nHowever, it was evident to me that this was even more than a reciprocal\nbusiness arrangement.  Everyone gave us\nso much of themselves and their offerings. \nThey were genuinely interested in our healing process, transformation,\nand enjoyment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And, vice-versa, I recognized my part, as\na participant in these journeys, in furthering the development of healers and\ntour guides, while contributing to their communities.  Continued tourism enables local people to be\nfinancially stable, practice their calling, and offer their gifts to others.  On our Peru Journey, Puma hires his students\nas drivers, assistants, and coordinators, so they can be with him the whole\ntime and learn.  They were always taking\ncare of us logistically but also Spiritually as well, in ceremonies, and\nguidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Puma\u2019s students conducting ceremonies with him and Master Healers. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    7. Collective Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Like with all things, when two or more are gathered together, magic happens.  The collective journey was certainly more powerful as our energies combined.  And, oftentimes, I got answers to questions I didn\u2019t know I had \u2013 just because someone else asked them.  We were all there, together, not only as participants but also helpers for each other, along our paths.  It was evident we all had our own personal journeys to follow (and we certainly had alone time too, during the tour) but we also had a shared journey \u2013 that had brought us together \u2013 for that particular time and space.  And, in fact, it probably went further than us.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Each place calls us for its purposes.  I feel honoured to have been one of the many, who have also gone to these Peru sacred sites<\/a> before me, and who will continue to do so in the future.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Shared joy – Feeling the magic of the moment <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    I returned from each journey, both Peru and\nEgypt, transformed in so many ways.  My\nset intentions were met and surpassed, for which I am most grateful.  However, these were mostly conscious goals, with\nregards to my health and well-being so I was aware of them.  I had no idea though that group travel would\nbe such a contributing factor in my personal development.  I now see that group activity is actually a\nSpiritual Process in itself \u2013 leading into Oneness.   Perhaps I would have got there on my own, to\nOneness through another method, but then I would not have met all these\nwonderful people \u2013 and that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Group at Temple of Pachatata & Pachamama, Lake Titicaca; Feeling at one with each other and the universe. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    About Christine Overvelde:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Christine calls Canada her home but when she isn\u2019t living in the beautiful surroundings of the west coast of Vancouver Island, she ventures off to other parts of the world to satisfy her travel soul.  She feels very fortunate to combine her love of travel and Spirituality in both her personal life and professional life, working for Sacred Earth Journeys part-time.  The other part of the time, she maintains her interest in food & events by participating in the local markets.  As food is also a big part of travel and communal experience, she enjoys connecting with others in this way; but most importantly, she\u2019s always inspired to help others on their own journeys, whatever form it takes.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Christine Overvelde at the Machu Pichu<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Inspired to visit this breathtaking site? Join us in September on our journey: Heart of the Pachamama with Puma Quispe Singona<\/a>: A Sacred Journey of Healing, Andean Medicine, and Energy Work in Peru<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This journey is a guaranteed departure with only a few spots remaining \u2013 sign up now to guarantee your place and see one of Peru\u2019s best-kept secrets! You\u2019ll have the experience to meet fellow travelers as well as experience healing with Wachuma<\/a>. Wachuma San Pedro<\/a> is a sacred Andean plant medicine that has been used in ceremony for thousands of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is much more than one of your standard Temple of the Moon<\/a> or Machu Picchu Peru tours<\/a>! Come discover Peru!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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