{"id":3232,"date":"2025-10-01T18:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/?p=3232"},"modified":"2025-10-02T19:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:26:02","slug":"naked-wednesday-for-animals-at-deep-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/naked-wednesday-for-animals-at-deep-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"Naked Wednesday for Animals at Deep Drop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/84_bathing\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/84_bathing-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed tribespeople gather around a waterfall surrounded by lush jungle flora\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/09_whser_m\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/09_whser_m-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed villagers gather around a fire in the jungle camp as animals roam nearby\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/95_bedasyke\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/95_bedasyke-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed villagers embrace among lotus flowers in the shallow river\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/50_whisper\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50_whisper-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed native woman raises a staff near a waterfall in the jungle camp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/97_sari\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/97_sari-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed native woman adjusts hair surrounded by lotus flowers in the river\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/80_wihsper_monkey\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/80_wihsper_monkey-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed native woman holds a staff with a monkey on her shoulder by the waterfall.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/85_bathing\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/85_bathing-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed villagers wade through a lotus-filled stream beneath twin waterfalls in the jungle clearing\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/naked-wednesday-for-animals-at-deep-drop\/79_whisper_p1-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/79_whisper_p1-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed native woman raises arms near a waterfall and flowers in the jungle\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/99_kart\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/99_kart-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"```plaintext\nUnclothed person with body paint stands in the river, waterfall in the background\n```\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-3232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/92_whisper_jump\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/92_whisper_jump-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Unclothed native woman suspended upside down by a waterfall while others bathe in the river below\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/91_kwanita_jump\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/tapirape.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/91_kwanita_jump-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Native woman in a skirt swings on a vine in the jungle canopy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>As a blessing for their courage, each jumper received a necklace \u2014 a token left over from the last Naked Wednesday at Deep Drop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Catten Carter shouts: Dear gods in the skies and in the trees\u2026 help Zazulu eat one of his raisins for each one he throws at me\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u049c\u0460\u019b\u019d\u012c\u01ac\u019b shouts: Silent jaguar, embodiment of strength and mystery,<br>Eagle of the heights, possessing keen vision,<br>Serpent of the roots, keeper of hidden wisdom,<br>Playful monkey, messenger of the spirits,<br>Ant and hummingbird, humble yet powerful,<br>I thank you for your presence, your songs, your very breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May my heart beat in harmony with yours,<br>And may my actions respect the life you embo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kart shouts: Holy nugget golden brown<br>Puzzle a chicken<br>And swallow it down<br>Golden crust will make me sicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MICKE94 Avora shouts: Dear gods, protect our pets from crazy pet eating seekers and make them rather eat even crazier monks\u2026.and dont let me puke down to all my friends!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whispering Wind shouts: Oh clever little monkey, swinging high in the trees,<br>With your laughter and chatter carried on the breeze!<br>Bless our hearts with your joy, our hands with your play,<br>Guide us in mischief and brighten our day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u043d\u016b&#8217;i shouts: &#8220;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!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kart shouts: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Great blessed Carp,<br>Open your throat<br>Let me feel sharp<br>And swallow all like a goat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bubba Oh shouts: &#8220;May the Gods bless the Goats and take the Monkeys Away!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachel van Dam shouts: &#8220;may the gods bless the bond between Xoco&#8217;s and TAPI&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u049c\u0460\u019b\u019d\u012c\u01ac\u019b shouts<strong>:<\/strong> <em>Animals of the jungle, visible and invisible forces, I honor you and thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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