The Nature Spirits are Calling

Last weekend while attending a workshop given by Elizabeth Jenkins we learned about how to identify the male and female nature spirits that influence us.  The male spirits Apus, are typically mountains and the Ayllus, or female spirits are often water bodies.  While reading Jenkin's second book Journey to Q'eros, I had a strong sense that participating in the Hatun Karpay would be an experience that my dear friend from Bolivia would be interested in.  The next day I read an email message I received from Shir Goldberg, the photographer of the Andes meets Amazon photo that has captivated me.  I had asked Shir where he had taken the photo.  It turns out that the place, Villa Tunari, Bolivia is located just 150km from where my friend lives.  The Apus of the Andes and the Ayllus of the Amazon are clearly calling me home.  I await my return to South America this summer with great anticipation!