Day five of the fishing week was the one hour bluefish competition. It was won by Alli and Regor who each got 8 fish despite a crocodile trying to eat them all.
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The fourth day of Fishing Week people gathered to get their spirit animal guide reviled .
The third day of fishing week we had Story Telling with the Xoco, this time with a spooky theme. Afterwards Belleniko helped us relax again by giving us some good vibrations
The second day of the fishing week was the Anaconda Ritual. A ritual for the mother of the water, the great snake.
Friday was the first day of the Fishing Week. We sailed to the hidden valley and then the women had a ceremony for Mama Cocha.
The 9th Naked Wednesday we were in the Tapi camp and made Muiraquita amulets to help protect us and guarantee the success of the fishing week to come. The necklaces was made by finding stones in the river and then shaping them.
It was a great day for the Tapi when we initiated sister Belleniko. She surprised us all with her dedication, speech and actions.
This Wednesday the Tapi, Xoco and friends went to Turtle Beach to celebrate. We started sliding down the pyramid in old car tires, and then our usual bath and a dance to dry out selves.
The Xoco Tapi story telling was this time hosted by the Xoco. Pictures curtsy of Redbone.
If you want to contribute a story please don’t hesitate. Just remember to keep it IC.
The 7th Naked Wednesday was held at Deep Drop, where Tapi’s, Xoco and friends, bathed, prayed and showed their trust in the gods by jumping down the bungee rope.
