Machu Picchu 2006

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The Trip

Tuesday, April 11, 2006--Miami/Lima/Cusco
An early morning flight from Miami leaves just after Monday at midnight (1:20am) and arrives in Lima at 5:50am. After customs and maybe a bite to eat we fly to Cusco at 9:45am and arrive at 11:00am.

Cusco is the center of the Incan nation and the Earth as they knew it. It is situated 11,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains (1000 feet higher than Machu Picchu). After check-in at a lovely colonial-style hotel, we will drink coca tea and rest in order to acclimate to the high elevation and the elevate energy levels, which are the sacred heritage of this city. We will meet for the Opening of Journey and Connection with Ancestral Heritage before dinner. At this time we will get to know each other, listen to each others' intentions for this trip and pray for protection and guidance for the journey and for the group.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006--Cusco
Cusco is an true memorial to ancient American civilizations. Each Incan temple surrounding the city honors a specific energy vortex in an ancient energy-Internet crisscrossing through the region. The first Temple marker we visit is Saksayhuaman honoring Father Sun (Inti). Here we will Celebrate the Spiritual Powers of the Ancient Incan Nation and visit this site of important sacred Incan ritual. After a few hours, living, sensing, feeling and expressing in this inspiring locale, we lunch and continue our discovering by visiting Tambo-Machay (Altar to the Sacred Waters) Here a Prayer for the Healing of Planetary Waters and Healing of our Emotions will be offered. Before returning to our hotel in the late afternoon for a free evening in Cusco, we will make one more stop at Qorikancha ("golden enclosure", once the home of the Sun Disc of the Incan nation).

Thursday, April 13, 2006--Pisac/Ollantaytambo
After a delicious Peruvian breakfast, we bus to Pisac, the southern entrance to the sacred valley of Urubamba. Pisac is a picturesque Andean Village with an impressive heritage of Incan ruins. Its panorama of terraces, water ducts and steps carved out of solid rock are the backdrop for one of the Andes' most traditional markets where handmade images, musical instruments, fabrics, ceramics and woodwork are more than reasonably priced: the Grande Pisac Market.

As our journey is meant to include opportunities for mingling and interacting with the local Peruvian population, we will stay in the market, snack on local fare and see about lunch. The more adventurous may want to climb and wander in the ruins above the city, but please remember to check back at our pre-determined time of departure to continue on to Ollantaytambo (Storehouse of the Lord), for dinner and a good rest.

Friday, April 14, 2006--Ollantaytambo (Opening the Portal of the Heart)
Ollantaytambo was an administrative, religious, agricultural and military complex for the Incas and is situated 60 km to the northwest of Cusco at an altitude of 2792 meters above sea level. We'll make an early morning visit to the Ollantaytambo ruins to experience and feel ourselves enfolded by the absolute acceptance, love and the protection of these mountains, while exploring this ancient universe inside and out. There will be an emphasis on the Healing of Relationships this day and those wishing to participate will receive a special task for the day. After dinner there will be a bonfire for a Ritual of the Sacred Fire with singing, drumming and dancing.

Saturday, April 15, 2006--Ollantaytambo
Visiting Moray certainly remind many of going back to the womb as, on the climb down concentric circles into the center, visitors often feel a warm nurturing energy in their hearts. Climbing down together in silence and meditating in a circle will allow these energies to express; everything is possible. The opening of hearts will allow Spirit to heal. If song takes flight, don't be surprised, just let it happen. This place is about transformation.

Walking and meditating in the powerful energy of Ollantaytambo, through its enchanted gardens and beside its magical river are a must. The afternoon will be spent at the hotel where there is a spa, swimming pool, restaurant, pub and ranch with horses. Its owners are dedicated to supporting various local children's projects and those who want may be able to book a visit and/or plug into some of these entities' activities. This all seems too good to be true.

Sunday, April 16, 2006--Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu
In the early morning we board the train for Machu Picchu. The breathtaking visuals of the Urubamba Valley where time has stopped, prepares us gently for our first glance into the City of Peace. After Check-In in Aguas Calientes and lunch, we bus up the mountain to match expectation to reality; dream to Machu Picchu itself (ancient, spiritual, flabbergasting); a moment we have all sensed was to be lived in this lifetime. After superficially exploring its sacred plazas and temples, we take the last bus down to the village at 5:30pm, have dinner, gather together, share and plan.

Monday, April 17, 2006--Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu
Day of Silence (for those who wish to participate)
While sleepy tourists are still waking, we will bus silently back to Machu Picchu to celebrate Peace and the Healing of Planet Earth. We will continue to explore the city of Machu Picchu enfolded by Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain. Those who want to hike to Huayna Picchu will be accompanied by a Peruvian guide and, at least, one of the facilitators. Another facilitator will stay in Machu Picchu city with those called to live and feel more of this magical place. Everyone can return individually to Aguas Calientes at any time. Out-of-doors enthusiasts must remember, however, the last bus is at 5:30pm. We meet at a predetermined place for a silent dinner at 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 18, 2006--Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu
This free morning in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu is for exploring the area, the local Indian market, revisiting the sacred city and sharing. In the afternoon, (depending on the weather) we will either meet indoors or out in nature for the Closing of the Journey [3-4-hours of cleaning of emotions, healing and gratefulness (with breaks for meditation, if needed)]. Free evening.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006--Cusco
Our train departs for Cusco at 8:30am and arrives about 1:00pm. After lunch there is free time until our celebration dinner at 8:00pm in a traditional restaurant with typical dances and music to seal this joyous Andean adventure with love and gratitude.

Thursday, April 20, 2006--Cusco
Early morning flight from Cusco to Lima for a morning connection to Miami. Arrive Miami 5:25pm.

List of things to bring

• A photo or object that reminds you of your family ties and story of your family.
• Gift: something that is important to you but that you are willing to give up and pass on.
• White clothes
• Colored scarf or some kind of accessory (Colors of the rainbow)
• Women bring on set of feminine "dress up" clothes
• Men light colored dress up clothes

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