This week we gathered at the Tapi camp and headed to Deep Drop for another of our Naked Wednesdays. Summer had decorated the place beautifully, and it set the perfect mood for the evening.

Unclothed tribespeople gather around a waterfall surrounded by lush jungle floraUnclothed villagers gather around a fire in the jungle camp as animals roam nearbyUnclothed villagers embrace among lotus flowers in the shallow river

We came together to hear our shaman lead a prayer for the animals, as we prepare for Animal Day on the 4th. The prayer was held while we bathed in the waters, a cleansing for both body and spirit.

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Afterwards, Catten challenged everyone to climb to the top of the mountain. One by one, we bungee jumped from the heights, shouting prayers to the gods as we fell.

Unclothed native woman suspended upside down by a waterfall while others bathe in the river belowNative woman in a skirt swings on a vine in the jungle canopy

As a blessing for their courage, each jumper received a necklace — a token left over from the last Naked Wednesday at Deep Drop.

Catten Carter shouts: Dear gods in the skies and in the trees… help Zazulu eat one of his raisins for each one he throws at me…

ҜѠƛƝĬƬƛ shouts: Silent jaguar, embodiment of strength and mystery,
Eagle of the heights, possessing keen vision,
Serpent of the roots, keeper of hidden wisdom,
Playful monkey, messenger of the spirits,
Ant and hummingbird, humble yet powerful,
I thank you for your presence, your songs, your very breath.

May my heart beat in harmony with yours,
And may my actions respect the life you embo

Kart shouts: Holy nugget golden brown
Puzzle a chicken
And swallow it down
Golden crust will make me sicken.

MICKE94 Avora shouts: Dear gods, protect our pets from crazy pet eating seekers and make them rather eat even crazier monks….and dont let me puke down to all my friends!!!!

Whispering Wind shouts: Oh clever little monkey, swinging high in the trees,
With your laughter and chatter carried on the breeze!
Bless our hearts with your joy, our hands with your play,
Guide us in mischief and brighten our day.

Sнū’i shouts: “Dear gods of the jungle, please protect all the animals, small and large, let us treat them with respect and protect them from evil-doers, protect carps from Kart and please, please, please protect the goats from Maccus!”

Kart shouts: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Great blessed Carp,
Open your throat
Let me feel sharp
And swallow all like a goat

Bubba Oh shouts: “May the Gods bless the Goats and take the Monkeys Away!”

Rachel van Dam shouts: “may the gods bless the bond between Xoco’s and TAPI”

ҜѠƛƝĬƬƛ shouts: Animals of the jungle, visible and invisible forces, I honor you and thank you.