Month: January 2025

Morte Yára

January 30, 2025 / Tapi Writer

Catten told the story of Morte Yára, at a pervious story telling event. That story has now been put into video by Catten and Whisper.

You can see it on youtube with the possibility of video subtitles if needed (login required): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qW5Nz9Qy6E

Or you can watch a lower quality version here without subtitles

Story Telling at the Tapi

January 28, 2025 / Tapi Writer

This Tuesday we had story telling at the Tapi Camp. There was many great story from many of our guests, and a lot of Tapi Stories this time too:

Whisper told a story about the three spirits she met. You can read it here: Whisper, Tasa and the Three Spirits

Kwanita told the story of the Origin of Guarana. You can read it here: The Origin of Guarana

Kart told the story of O, the native Chef. You can read it here: The story of O ..a micheline guide to Amazon

Alaya told the story of Taini and the insects. You can read it here: Taini’s Story

This Wednesday, the tribe held a cozy and intimate ceremony at the camp. The evening began with our ritual bath, followed by a fun trivia contest about the Amazon Jungle and the experience of being naked. Shui and Yakirin emerged as the trivia champions! We concluded the ceremony by gathering around the campfire to dry off, enjoying music and dancing together.

Evening ritual in river, surrounded by torches, lush greenery, and ancient stone carvings

Tribe Meeting

January 14, 2025 / Tapi Writer

Another Tribe meeting. For those that weren’t there, the summery is in Discord and Notice.

Charity Day at Gallivant’s Clearing

January 10, 2025 / Tapi Writer

Today we went to Gallivant’s clearing to donate some of the food we cooked as well as the coins we collected. We gave out a lot of food, many coins, medical assistance, and ended up collecting 1400 coins in donations at the same time! So we’ll be back, next time with healing help as well.

Bamboo stall in vibrant marketplace, promoting 'Feed the Jungle' with colorful murals in the background

Cooking Day for Charity

January 9, 2025 / Tapi Writer

Today we cooked all day for charity, so we tomorrow can go to Gallivant’s Clearing and give out a lot of food and coins to the needy. It will be at 10am SLT.

First Naked Wednesday

January 8, 2025 / Tapi Writer

We had our first Naked Wednesday of the year at Turtle Beach, starting with tire-sliding down the pyramid and then cooling off with a bath in the lagoon. Later, we headed back to camp to dance and celebrate.