Adam is busy getting ready for his month-long expedition to America starting this upcoming weekend after almost 5 months here in Ollantaytambo. He will also be going to Expo West in California while he's home, the country's largest natural food expo, to represent his products. Please help support him with the reverse culture shock and buy him a few delicious beers.
I decided against going right now because the weather is just so darn good here that I can't bring myself to head to the sub-zero temperatures of Chicago (kidding!) Just in case interviews come to pass, I am saving my vacation time for that and for perhaps going back in May (weddings, birthday, Summercamp, etc...) I recently applied for a few fellowships: One in India and another in Rwanda or Uganda.
It's strangely freeing and simultaneously a little intimidating to have my life so up in the air right now, but I should find out a lot more soon and I trust that everything will work out as it needs to.
Additionally, I started my own Reiki studio in Ollantaytambo called Pachamama Reiki! I plan on getting attuned to Reiki 3/Master Level this April in Peru. Lucy, one of my friends and coworkers, so kindly made a sign for me for outside of our little house on Lari Calle.
I am also selling many natural pomades/salves and tinctures I am making from plants in this area. I learned how to make them from a medicinal plants expert in the area a few weeks ago.
Since it's rainy season, there are so many amazing plants growing! I am happy to take requests for pomades/tinctures to bring back to the states.
So far, I have made pomades/salves of:
*Eucalyptus (like a homemade Vicks Vaporub)
*Molle (Antimicrobial/Antioxidant properties)
*Muña (Andean mint good for sore muscles)
*Ch'iri ch'iri (Anti-inflammatory properties, good for bruises)
*Chamomile (
Helps one to relax and feel more balanced/tranquil)
Tinctures so far have included:
*Cedroncillo (antidepressant, anxiolytic, clarifying, helps with digestion, menstrual cramps)
*Muña (Andean mint great for stomach issues, aphrodisiac)
*Hierba buena (Regular mint, clarifying, helps with digestion)
Pomades can be made quickly, but the tinctures take a month to fully mature.
I hope to add natural detergent, shampoo, conditioner lotion, and face wash to my repertoire soon as well as utilize ingredients like Palo Santo, Huachuma, and other sacred plants.
There's not much on my page yet, but feel free to "Like" me on Facebook to stay updated on the progress of my shop:
https://www.facebook.com/pachamamareiki?ref=hl
Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks. Enjoy!
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| Adam has been cooking some amazing food lately! |
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| My new Reiki/natural products sign at her house on Lari Calle! In Ollanta, anything seems possible. |
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| A snake Adam found on his hike |
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| The Four Gateways |
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| Adam and his glorious Jew fro doing what he loves most: going for a hike |
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| Main ruins in Ollantaytambo (sneaking in!) |
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| Me reviewing UTIs and pelvic infections with Santusa before her presentation at her town's general assembly in Huilloc |
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| New health promoter's daughter |
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| New health promoter in Rumira, her son, and Leticia |
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| Love the smile! |
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| Lydia, Leticia, and Lucy |
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| Striking a pose |
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| Biking outside in the beautiful mountains of the Sacred Valley |
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| Love it. |
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| New community coordinator and son of our new health promoter in Rumira |
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| Dressed in his finery |
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| Choclo (Andean corn) and the house of Santusa, one of our health promoters in Huilloc. YUM! |
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| One of my favorite sheep in Huilloc next to some amazing weaving |
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Santusa's house
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