Villagers topless wade among lotus flowers at a ritual pool beneath rocky cliffs by torchlight

Everyone gathered at Tapi camp before we made our way to Deep Drop. While we waited for all to arrive, Tasa was busy chasing birds and dogs around camp, keeping everyone entertained.

Unclothed native woman walks near the stone arch in the jungle campNative woman topless stands as a scarlet macaw flies above the jungle campNative woman topless reclines against a shirtless villager as a monkey perches on his shoulder at the jungle campVillager in shorts sits beside a small dog while others gather at the jungle camp

Once gathered, we went to the pond at Deep Drop, a place where a great seeker once lived. Whisper held a speech about the meaning of the place and followed it with a prayer to Mama Cocha, who was prominently displayed behind her.

Native woman unclothed raises a spear with a small monkey on her shoulder in the jungle ritual clearingVillagers unclothed bathe and dance in the shallow river by a carved stone shrine at duskUnclothed native woman holds a staff while a small monkey perches on her shoulder in the jungle campVillagers topless wade among lotus flowers at a ritual pool beneath rocky cliffs by torchlight

When everyone was bathing in the pond, Batu hosted a trivia quiz for the group. Morgana won, with Sven close behind in second place. Then to end the gathering, we all danced together in the water while Shui played music, making it a lovely and lively Naked Wednesday by the pond.

Unclothed villagers bathe in the jungle pool near a stone shrine as torches burnUnclothed villagers wade in a lotus-filled pool during a ritual at the jungle cave campShirtless villager reads a paper at a riverside stall in the jungle camp