We wrapped up our first week of class today in Cuenca with a trip to the outdoor market with our teacher Chela to practice buying things and conversing in Español. While there we both had a spiritual clensing ritual done to us by an old shaman lady. She first rubbed a handfull of aromatic plants all over us and proceeded to lash us with this bundle of plants for a few minutes to rouse our senses for the release of spiritual information from within us. Then she rubbed an egg all over our face, arms, and pretty much everywhere else, next she spit some concoction of spiritual rubbing alcohol stuff on our head stomach and back. Last she cacked the egg and examined the contents revealing the type of energy we are attracting and projecting. Sounds weird, but it was actually really neat. The bundle of plants left us smelling good all day, (once the rubbing alcohol wore off).
A bloke from Australia named Adam is a kid going to school here who decided to extend his stay and got an apartment in Cuenca. We are headed over for a few beers this evening. Lots of nice kids from all over the world kids that we have met in the school and otherwise.
We are having an awesome time so far, and are excited about the rest of our time in Cuenca and beyond. Our only minor screw up was not allowing ourselves enough time in Peru for the 4 day hike up Machu Picchu, and have settled for the 2 day trip.
ciao
MaX & Vanessa
3 comments:
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to post some photos. They're awesome! Dad and I visited a shaman on the Amazon and another outside of Cuzco. They used tobacco smoke in their cleansing/healing rituals. I trust that both of you are projecting and attracting positive energy! How fun that you are meeting other young adventurers! Stay safe, and know that we love you.
Mom
This reminds me of my anthropology classes. The position of shaman in villages all over the world is very powerful. I found it interesting to go through the ceremony in Peru as it predates Christianity, yet is still very much alive and part of the living culture.
sounds truly GREAT... Keep it up !
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