Day 3 of Fishing Weekend was the Animal Spirit Guide Ritual. Our shaman—decidedly over-herbed—communed with the spirits to find the perfect animal guide for everyone who wished. Guided by Summer and August, she bestowed 38 spirit animals in total. Even our…
Read the entry →Day 2 of Fishing Weekend brought the Traditional Fishing Contest. Everyone cast their lines for 45 minutes, and whoever caught the most bluefish won. This year, Jin took the crown with the top catch of 6 bluefish.
Read the entry →This Wednesday we gathered in the Hidden Valley to prepare for the upcoming Fishing Weekend.
Read the entry →The last few Naked Wednesdays have been a little impromptu, but we still managed to give Kart a proper bath and enjoy plenty of drinking, smoking, and dancing together.
Read the entry →Today marked the final day of Fishing Week. We began with the closing ritual known as the Thanking of the Waters, a heartfelt tribute to the rivers and lakes that nourish our community. Afterwards Bubba delivered what would surely have been a moving closing…
Read the entry →Today, we enjoyed a special event celebrating the Muiraquita. Whisper shared the captivating tale of the Icamiaba tribe and the green stones they discovered in a river. After the story, we all headed outside for a fun quest to find our own green stones and…
Read the entry →Today was a laid-back and enjoyable day for the Tapi, as it was the Xoco that hosted all activities. The day began with Diana hosting the entertaining Rum Smugglers game. This year's version of the game proved to be particularly challenging, keeping everyone…
Read the entry →Thursday was a special day, marked by the Blue Virility Ritual, one of the most eagerly awaited traditions for the Tapi. On this day, the Shaman honored the Tapi men and close friends of the tribe by painting them blue. It is believed that this blue paint…
Read the entry →The Jurito took charge of Wednesday's Fishing Week activities, bringing plenty of excitement and laughter to the day. According to tradition, every Chief and Elder of the tribes would spend time in the stockades, allowing their tribe members the chance to…
Read the entry →On the second day of Fishing Week, we celebrated the Spirit Animal Guide ritual, one of the most popular traditions of the week. After spending the morning and early afternoon fishing, everyone gathered around Mama Allpa, eagerly anticipating their turn to…
Read the entry →Fishing Week started with the time-honored Blessing of the Water ritual, setting a vibrant tone for the days ahead. After a sacrifice of fruit and flowers, the women of the tribes gathered to perform traditional dances in honor of Mama Cocha, the revered…
Read the entry →The seventh and last day of fishing week was the Canoe Race, Prize for most caught bluefish and finally the end ceremony. Thank you all for a great fishing week!
Read the entry →The sixth day of Fishing Week the Shaman painted the men of the tribe and friends blue for increased stamina, virility and fertility.
Read the entry →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.
Read the entry →The fourth day of Fishing Week people gathered to get their spirit animal guide reviled .
Read the entry →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
Read the entry →The second day of the fishing week was the Anaconda Ritual. A ritual for the mother of the water, the great snake.
Read the entry →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.
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