Journey to Peru - Ancient Initiation of the Solar Disc December 2011

Amaru

Amaru has been working as a guide in this mystical region for many years, guiding hundreds of people from around the world to connect with the Andean Master Path. As a mystic explorer and a Master Shaman of the Andes, Amaru realized his calling from a very young age. His life has been a work of learning and integrating teachings from many masters, including the ancient healing arts and the true earth keeper wisdom of the Andean Culture. Notably Amaru is a Master Initiator of the ancestral therapeutic system of the gateway to the Cosmic Light of Andean- Lemurian origin - called Ylla -HANTATY; in addition he is a Reiki Master and Chinese Martial Arts Instructor dedicated to the Tao Healing System and above all, the Holistic Shamanic Path of the Andes.

Amaru’s guidance and deep knowledge of Peru and its sacred sites combined with his spiritual and ceremonial gifts enable us to connect with the sacredness in everything that surrounds us. He helps people remember that life and the earth are truly magical and guides each person to their deepest self where their longings and life purpose reside. He is also a writer who has published his first book called Huaynaputina (Young Waterboy).

Laura

As a spiritual seeker, student and teacher, Laura Gates is honored to co-lead this tour with Andrew to Macchu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, the origin of her spiritual initiation 22 years ago. Laura is deeply connected with the Latin culture and native language after living and travelling throughout South America for a year in 1989. Since then she has returned several times, including a shamanic healing journey to Aconcagua in the Argentinian Andes in 1999. Laura has co-led annual trips to Tulum, Mexico to work with a Mayan healer, studied shamanism with Sandra Ingerman and Michael Harner, dreamwork with Robert Moss, cross-cultural leadership with Angeles Arrien and is currently studying for her Masters in Intuition Medicine with Francesca McCarthy at the Academy of Intuition Medicine.

Laura is a firm believer in the transformative work of traveling outside one’s element and embracing the unknown of a spiritual quest in a foreign land. She has traveled world-wide on her own personal spiritual journey and is honored to be joining Andrew to lead others during this incredibly powerful place during the very auspicious time of the Winter Solstice.

As an executive coach and facilitator with Learning as Leadership for the past 17 years, Laura is highly trained in facilitating personal development work. She has helped hundreds of people step into their true potential through one-on-one coaching, group seminars and on-site trainings. She is deeply committed that we each find our spiritual path in our own way, and is honored to support others as they embrace their journey and work through obstacles that may arise on the path.

Some words on Laura

When Laura organizes a trip we can relax and let ourselves be guided. She is a powerful leader and coach with an uncanny ability to zero in on what you most need to hear or act on. Nathalie S. - Business Consultant

Laura has the ability to facilitate your retreat so that you can completely let go and relax. Her knowledge and intuition is key in helping you create and honor your intentions for your healing experience. She is professional, compassionate, and supportive. Emily K. - Yoga Instructor

Andrew

Andrew brings to this trip a unique blend of his life path to date. He spent the first 20 years of his professional life dancing his way a round the earth. He trained as a professional ballet dancer at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, Australia. He then moved about the world dancing in Spain, France and the US until deciding to settle again in Australia. He then opened and managed 4 Businesses in the health industry with his partner Melinda.

Over the last few years he has been practicing psychotherapy and Transformational Leadership and Executive coaching, and using all of his skills as a way to help people discover their power. He leads regular trips to the centre of Australia and other parts of the world mixing the wisdom of the ancient cultures with the knowledge of today. It is a life long passion of his, to bridge the ancient and the new. He is also a facilitator at the Institute of Energy Science.

Through all of his experience so far he has a great understanding of the Body ,Mind and Spirit and how these aspects of self interact and shape our beliefs and longings.

He believes there is only one way to our true power, and that is to know ourselves as deeply as we can, and then to tell the story of who we are, with our whole heart.

Tour Fee Includes:

• All transportation within Peru and visits with entrance fees
• Accommodation in 3-star hotels with daily breakfast
• Company of special expert guides in Andean tradition
• Meditations, ceremonies and shamanic experiences
• All services in private for the group formed for this itinerary
• 7 meals along the trip
• Domestic flights from LIMA/CUSCO & JULIACA/LIMA with airport taxes
• Amazing rituals

VISAS: Passport required. No visa needed for US citizens. No immunizations required. Shared room fees, per person: (including $500 non-refundable deposit)

Tour fee does not include:

• International flights or airport taxes.
• Meals beyond the 7 provided
• Tips
• Personal expenses or anything else not listed above

Important note: The program might be modified due to natural or political events, but we will do our best to follow the spirit of the original itinerary.

Deposit of $500 holds your space, due by September 15, 2011

Full payment due by 1st of November 2011

Peru Travel Information

Peru Weather: In general, Peru has two seasons, wet and dry, but in a country as geographically diverse as Peru, local weather patterns vary greatly. In the highlands, the dry season is between May and November, but even the mountains’ wet season is not always wet and the dry season sees downpours. Temperatures during the day in the dry season can get hot. At night, temperatures can drop quickly and a warm sweater makes walking around the plazas comfortable.

The Mountain Highlands (Cusco, Lake Titicaca) November - Mid April This is the wet season with most rain in January and February. It’s usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. The daily temperatures are typically mild with only a small drop at night.

The Coast (Lima, Nasca, Arequipa). December - April This is summertime on the coast where the weather is hot and dry and ideal for swimming and getting a tan. Temperatures on average range from 25 - 35°C. There is little or no rain during these months.

We recommend you:

• Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
• Drinking lots of water on long excursions, especially at Lake Titikaka.
• Always take an umbrella or rain wear.

Water

The tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the chemical content varies from place to place. To avoid problems, we recommend that you always drink bottled water. Do not drink any tap water, even to brush your teeth. Do not eat any raw salads, raw fruits or raw vegetables. If you want to purify your water before drinking it, your can either bring a 220-volt heating coil for boiling water, or you can use water-purification tablets or a water purifier, which is available at any camping store.

Valuables

Pickpockets abound in crowded areas and muggings in Cusco are on the rise. Therefore you are advised to leave all valuables in the hotel safe, including passport, credit cards, and other identifying papers. You are advised to leave valuable clothing, precious jewelry, valuable papers, and all unnecessary items at home and not take them to Peru.

Health

Because you are visiting Andean areas, take precautions to avoid altitude sickness if you are prone to it. During your first day move slowly and eat lightly, resting the first couple of hours. Drink lots of bottled water. We recommend that you get CELL FOOD from a health food store. This product, created by NASA, has components to produce oxygen in a liquid form. Please consult the CDC website for health information, and please keep in mind that we will not be visiting any tropical regions in Peru: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx

Notes on walking: In Lake Titicaca there are some visits that involve walking:

*Amantani Island, from the port on the island we need to walk a distance of one mile to get to the houses where we will be lodged. The next morning, the ones who are ready will climb to the temples, which are one more mile far from the houses. In none of these place are we running; we are walking and taking our time. The difference in altitude from the port to the temples the next day is about 1000 feet. If some feel they cannot make it to the temples, they can wait in the lower part of the island.

*Ajayu Marka Dimensional Door Way, from the bus we will walk a few meters to the first stop, not a big deal to walk. For the second part, we need to walk half a mile to get to the Dimensional Doorway. This is flat.

*Copamaya, we will meet a lovely community and to get there is not difficult, a walk of half a mile, a little climbing, but accessible.

*Sillustani, here we will do a little climbing similar to Copamaya.

Arrival and Departure

At the airport in Lima, you will be met by our representative with a placard that has your name on it. You will be transported to your hotel. At the time of your departure, our representative will take you to the airport. However, this will not happen unless you have given us your detailed flight information.

Baggage

For your flights within Peru, the weight limit is 20 kilograms (44.1 pounds) or less. If you exceed this weight, you will have to pay a penalty. As you arrive in Lima, our representatives will add a color cord to your bags for easy identification during the trip. Generally as you arrive at the hotels, you do not need to handle luggage from one place to another. You have to tell the porters of hotels to carry your luggage to your room. We recommend that all bags have your identification name in order to bring to your room or to the places you need.

Currency Exchange

One U.S. dollar = approximately 2.70 PEN Peru Nuevo Sol (subject to fluctuation). You may experience difficulty in exchanging traveler’s checks outside Lima or in exchanging currency other than U.S. Dollars. Please consider changing your money in Lima.

Laundry

There are laundry services at the main towns, and the hotels also provide this service. In Cusco, after returning from Machu Picchu, you can use laundry at the hotel or at the different houses in town. Of course the hotels are always more expensive.

Internet

There is internet service all over the main towns and some little ones. There are internet cabins or internet cafés in many places, but if you prefer, you can bring your own laptop with all the accessories to plug in some of the hotels or even internet cafes with wireless. In nearly all the hotels you find some internet services. Some are charging US$2 per hour, and others offer for free. In towns you pay US $1 per hour.

Phone Calls

There are call centers in all the towns where you can make international phone calls for about 1 to 5 dollars per minute. If you wish to use your cell phone, you can make arrangements with your phone carrier to make international calls while in Peru.

Remember to bring:

• Passport (and visa, if required from your country).
• Airplane tickets or E-Ticket page with confirmation number and/or ticket number.
• Camera and camcorder, and extra batteries, to photograph inter-dimensional lights or beings.
• Clothing for temperatures listed in chart. Wearing layers will help you in being prepared for a range of temperatures at this high altitude.
• Hiking shoes.
• Warm socks.
• Hat or cap.
• Swimming suit.
• Waterproof shoes or sandals for walking on gravel in lakes, streams, and hot springs.
• You can buy alpaca sweaters in Peru.
• Sunscreen.
• Toilet paper for emergencies.
• Antiseptic wipes for emergencies.
• Binoculars, if you enjoy them.
• Sunglasses, if needed.
• Seat cushion for rocky or wet ground, if you feel you need it.
• Towel for hot springs.
• Rain poncho or other rainwear (it may rain, even during dry season)
• Gifts for children, such as boxes of crayolas, boxes of pencils, toys, or clothing.
• A few crystals, sage, or sweetgrass, to give to Pacamama in ceremonies.
• Alarm clock.
• Do not bring expensive jewelry or perfume.
• Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Backpack, fannypack, and secret pack for valuables.
• Prescriptions, vitamins, and medications.
• Wash kit, water bottle and water purifying tablets.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Immodium for diarrhea.
• May consider bringing oscillococcinum, aspirin, CO-Q10, E-mergen-C, L-Tyrosine, DMG.
• CELL FOOD: A product for high altitudes, created by NASA, that produces oxygen in a liquid form.

Gifts for Children

About the gifts, we recommend to bring colors, crayons, pens, notebooks, pencils, toys, clothes, or others, but not candies or chemical products. The quantity is never easy to say. For sure, children will love to receive more than one piece—at least two or more. There will be at least three or four places where we meet children from communities or little villages in the Lake Titicaca area.