"THE SUN FESTIVAL"

June 16, Lima: After a late breakfast, we will travel by bus to the Pachacamac Ruins, south of Lima. Pachacamac is a fascinating ancient Temple and Oracle nestled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. This ancient sanctuary is dedicated to God, the Creator ("the Maker of the Universe"). Here we will find the Temple of the Sun, Moon and Women, created by a pre-Inkan civilization. Amidst these powerful Temples, we will begin our sacred journey with a Heart Circle Ceremony.

June 17, Lima/Cusco: An early morning flight takes us to Cusco, the Holly city, and capital of the Inkan Empire. Cusco, the Navel of the Earth according to the Inkas, is situated 12,000 feet high in the Andes Mountains. We will then rest in order to acclimate ourselves to the elevation. In the afternoon we will meet with Orko Waranka, who is an Andes Priest heir of the Inkan Tradition. A humble and beautiful being, he carries the special gift of being able to speak directly to the Apurunas. Waranka will be accompanying our group during the next days and, assisted by Kollarimaq, will guide us through different levels of spirituality. They will teach us the Wisdom of the Inkas and how to connect with the Spirits of the Andes. Today we will learn about the Sacred City of Cusco and be introduced to the Apus ("Mountains Spirits that are the Guardians of this Area"). Waranka will also open the doors of the Inkan Occultism to us. Our gathering will prepare you for the great initiation, the transfer of power, the plantation and fructification of the Inka seed, and the journey from light to enlightenment.

June 18, Cusco: After many beautiful dreams and a good breakfast, we will be guided to the special sites around Cusco where the Karpay Ritual ("Road of Initiation in the Inkan Tradition") will take place. As the Ritual requires, we will greet the Apus and receive their blessings. During today's ritual, we will learn a great deal about the Inkan way and experience the power of their temples, such as Tambo-Machay, Sacsayhuman, and Kenko.

June 19, Cusco/Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu: In the early morning we will board a train to Machu Picchu. The breathtaking view of the Urubamba Valley, where time stands still, will be a special preparation for our arrival in the Sacred White Stone City, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. After we check into our hotel in the Aguas Calientes Village, we will take our first journey to the Sacred City. Machu Picchu was a university where knowledgeable people practiced everyday spirituality. The fruits of their practice were power and enlightenment. As we are not a group of tourists but instead students of the ancient wisdom, our first entrance into Machu Picchu will be through the front door, the Machu Picchu Principal Entrance. The Tinkuy Ceremony ("Encounter with the Andes Gods and Goddesses") will help us to establish a bond with this Divine and Powerful Entity. At this moment, the Apus will speak to your soul, possibly giving you some answers as to why you have traveled so far to connect with it. In the late afternoon, we return to our hotel in Aguas Calientes. After dinner, in the warm atmosphere of our hotel, we will learn more about the Power of Nature and its Spirits: Inti, Killa, Apu, Mallki, and Kakia.

June 20, Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu While all the visiting tourists are still sleeping, we will return to Machu Picchu for our journey into the Andes Cosmology and Sunrise Ceremony at the Temple of the Three Windows. At Intihuatana ("the Astronomical Observatory"), the highest point of Machu Picchu, a cosmic meditation to connect with our space brothers and sisters will be held. Afterwards we will complete today's journey, still exploring the male side of the City: the Temple of the Sun (fire), The Royal Tomb (earth), The Fountains Temple (water), and The House of the Caretaker (wind). After a break for lunch, a free afternoon will be offered. It will be an opportunity to return to Machu Picchu and meditate alone, connecting with spirits and hearing the voices of the Apus, the Stones, and the Ancestors. In the late afternoon, we will return to our hotel. The teaching for tonight will be how the Inkas perceived the Evolution of God's creation, the Moral Principals, and the foundation of the Kamaq, Q'apaq, and Willkaq.

June 21, Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu: Today we will experience the female side of Machu Picchu. The Condor Temple, the House of the Chosen Women, and the Mother Earth Temple will be the sites where we will receive the female nurturing energy, as we come to our own sacred space and connect with the beauty within. At the Temple of Mother Earth, we will experience another Inkan Ritual: the Situa Ritual. The Situa Ritual is the process of cleansing and opening to the flow of energies, as well as a moment to give thanks to the Andes Gods and Goddesses. Then we will break for lunch, and again a free afternoon will be offered. It will be another opportunity to return to Machu Picchu and meditate alone. At night Machu Picchu comes alive; it is when the Spirits of the Mountains, Stars, Moon, Priests, and Priestesses of Machu Picchu enjoy the solitude and peace of this Sacred Sanctuary. After the other visitors have departed, we will ask permission of the spiritual guides of Machu Picchu to allow us to return. We will pay our respect with an Apacheqta ("Offering to Mother Earth and Divine Entities"). During the Ritual, we will have a chance to give thanks for all of the wonderful gifts we have received during our stay and say our goodbyes. Tonight Mama Killa ("Mother Moon") will be full and the energy of our ceremony will be specially bright.

June 22, Aguas Calientes/Urubamba: This morning Waranka will guide an ceremony in the Aguas Calientes Mineral Bath which will connect us with the spirits of the spring waters. An afternoon train from Aguas Calientes will take us to Urubamba Valley. A free evening will be offered. Waranka will be available to those who would like a coca leaf reading. To the Andes people, the coca leaf is an Oracle. The Shaman connects with the spirits of these sacred leaves and delivers its message to us.

June 23, Ollantaytambo/Cusco: We will journey by bus through the Sacred Valley of the Inkas and stop in many different places to enjoy the most beautiful view, while at the same time feed ourselves with the energy of this magical and sacred valley. Next, we arrive at the Ollantaytambo Village, where the streets and houses remain in the original Inkan structures. This village is located at the end of the Sacred Valley. In this place we will also find the 'Lemurian Temple of Love', which was known to the Inkas as the 'Temple of the Sun'. Here we will experience a profound energy (perhaps a pulsation or special vibration) somehow connected to the six enormous pink stones that were mysteriously transported to this place. Many people who have visited here have sensed that there is a strong UFO connection and/or contact with the Pleiades. To honor this energy, we will experience the Mark'ay Ritual, the way in which the natives hug the Gods/Goddesses and the Andes Entities. Afterwards we will continue our journey back to Cusco.

June 24, Cusco: Today all Cusco will be commemorating INTI-RAYMI ("the Sun Festival"). Every year since the beginning of the Inkan Empire, this day has been designated for the Winter Solstice Celebration (while it is Summer in North America). The Peruvian people, who are the descendants of the mighty Inkas, will come to attend this festival from all over Peru. They will dress in the clothes of their ancestors as the 'Children of the Sun'. Each person will make an offer to Inti from the best of their village. The people celebrate through joyous dancing, drumming, and singing their thanks to Inti for all the blessings of life. They ask for the blessings of abundance in the next cycle. This Ritual is so authentic that one can feel the power of the many INTI-RAYMI celebrations which have been performed before, stirring the emotional memories of our past lives as Inkas. Afterwards, we will visit a special site where the Ruruwinaq Ceremony ("Make the Fruits to Grow") will be held. Here we will seal our sacred journey, knowing that we have just taken the first steps in the Inti „an ("Road of the Sun"). A group celebration will be conducted in a traditional restaurant where we can enjoy the typical dances and music that Peru offers. It is the perfect setting for our Special Farewell Dinner.

June 25, Cusco/Lima/Miami: We will catch our return flight to Lima, and next our return flight home. Welcome home after a wonderful journey!

June 26, Iquitos/Jungle: We will travel three hours by boat down the Nanay River and arrive at a native lodge in the Amazon. The boat trip will be a beautiful experience and a powerful way to greet the spirits of the jungle. After lunch, a local Amazon Shaman will share with us their ways to learn from the spirits of the jungle. We will take a walk, explore the fauna and flora of the Amazon, and share the intention of our visit with the nature spirits. Tonight a Shamanic Journey guided by the Amazon Shaman will offer us another opportunity to experience a profound spiritual awakening.

June 27, Jungle: We will take a morning walk, meditating. After lunch, we will visit with the Jibaros Indian Tribe. At night, we will meet again with our Shaman guide and share our Shamanic journey experiences.

June 28, Jungle/Iquitos/USA: In the early morning, we return to Iquitos. Our flight home will leave Peru at 10:00 a.m. and we will arrive in Miami at 4:30 p.m., EST.