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1. How Does One Tell True Alpaca Rugs? May 12, 2008 Known to be the one of the highest living animal, the alpaca can be found 14,000 feet up the Andes mountain in South America. This native animal of Peru is the source of one of the most luxurious furs in the world. Known for luxury, alpaca rugs are soft and excellent in quality. While looking to find a real and natural experience with rugs, this is a good way to go. Originally available in only white, people voiced their concerns as demand for many other color options increased and their wish was granted. They can be found in tan, brown and even black. With a variety of designs, these rugs are... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

2. The best time for a vacation in Argentina May 08, 2008 Argentina is a very interesting destination that is unique in a number of ways. There are plenty things you can do, depending on what season you are there, like fishing, horse ridding or trekking during the summer or maybe skiing during the winter. It all depends on you, what kind of person you are and what kind of vacation fits you the most. When you decide what part of Argentina you would like to visit, then you can start thinking about other things like weather, accommodation or prices. Argentina is really big country so for starters decide do you want to go to the mountains, sea or co... (read more) Author: Drazen Prastalo

3. Rosehip Oil - Get Healthy and Beautiful Skin April 22, 2008 Rosehip Seed Oil comes from the "hip" or "fruit" of the rose, produced through cold pressing. It is rich in Vitamin A, Essential Fatty Acids Vitamin C; which help to regenerate skin cells. Organic Rosehip is a very light oil so it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a residue. Rosehip oil also contains natural Tretinoin, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A). Rosehip Seed Oil which is used commercially is produced in Chile. It is extracted from seeds of a rosebush which grows wild in the southern Andes. It is the only Vegetable Oil which contains natural Retinol acid (A-Vitamin ac... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

4. Ancient Andean Traditions under threat by the UN April 20, 2008 This month the UN’s International Narcotics Control Board recommended a ban on coca chewing and the use of coca in mass-consumption products such as tea in Peru and Bolivia. Millions of Indians have chewed coca on a daily basis for many hundreds of years, yet never has a plant been so misrepresented and its use so controlled by prejudice and ignorance, including up to the present day. The Conquistadors considered it an idle and offensive habit to be prohibited, but it was soon seen that the Indians could not work without coca even when forced to do so. Chewing coca has continued to b... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

5. Rose Hip Oil Benefits and Tips March 28, 2008 Rosehip oil also contains natural Tretinoin, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A). Rosehip Seed Oil which is used commercially is produced in Chile. It is extracted from seeds of a rosebush which grows wild in the southern Andes. It is the only Vegetable Oil which contains natural Retinol acid (A-Vitamin acid). he oil has a naturally occuring preservative in the form of anti-oxidant tocopherols (Vitamin E), helping to maintain shelf-life. Rose hip oil is commonly extracted from the seed part of the rose hip and the shell or skin of the rose hip is either discarded or used as animal feed or used... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

6. It is freezing all around (The Coldest Places on Earth) March 11, 2008 The coldest places on earth today are the polar region and some of the high mountain regions such as the Himalayas, the Alps, the Andes, the Rocky Mountains, the Atlas Mountain, the Hindukush mountain range, the Urals. The temperature in these areas is freezing and can make human inhabitation impossible at times. Despite the adverse weather condition, people are living in these regions. For centuries, people have battled cold weather conditions to find sustenance on a routine basis. The North Pole and South Pole have been conquered by human beings long back. In the North Pole, most of the... (read more) Author: Robert Riles III

7. Ecuador - one of the most interesting countries in Africa. March 05, 2008 Ecuador - smallest of the states in the South America, the Andes located along a mountain chain. But it does not prevent to be to it one of the most interesting countries on continent. 500 years ago this earth excited imagination and involved adventurers of all colours. Was considered, what exactly here is located mythical Eldorado - the country where street urchins play gold as simple stones. Conquistadors, scientific, priests, travellers - many went on searches of Eldorado, but all was vain. Eldorado and remains a myth, only gold ????? which sometimes find at excavation scientists, testifies... (read more) Author: alex smittson

8. Unique Argentina February 28, 2008 Argentina offers a host of great vacation activities. You can admire volcanic landscapes, lakes, forests, canyons and waterfalls, and shop in the chic boutiques of Buenos Aires. But to taste the spirit of the country, try these quintessential Argentinean activities - tango tours, wine tasting in the Andes, and whale watching. You'll have a vacation like no other and touch the beating heart of Argentina. Tango To connect with the spirit of Argentina, you need to immerse yourself in the national dance, the tango. In fact, the tango is more than just a set of dance steps; it's an expression o... (read more) Author: Richard Greaves

9. Ayahuasca - Medicine for the Soul Part 2 February 12, 2008 The second part of an article which explores this fascinating plant brew from the Amazon Rainforest. Ayahuasca is the jungle medicine of the upper Amazon. It is made from the ayahuasca vine ( Banisteriopsis Caapi) and the leaf of the Chacruna plant (Psychotria Viridis). How can we enter into a communion (in the true sense of the word) with the plant consciousness or soul? This can indeed be difficult, as we in our culture have long forgotten this understanding and body of knowledge. However we can learn from those peoples who still live within a paradigm that our physical forms are illus... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

10. The Sacred Traditions of the Andean Culture of Peru February 12, 2008 The rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This article takes a look at some of these traditions. Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley hold Retreat programmes in the Andes and Amazon where we work with many of the traditional shamans and healers. The Mesa Nortena is a particular ceremonial tradition best conserved in the region of ‘Las Huaringas’, high and remote sacred lakes in the northern Department of Piura. There are probably only a few good maestros who continue this ancient tradition in ... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

11. Plant Spirit Shamanism - San Pedro in the Andes January 10, 2008 A magical journey to Peru to work with San Pedro, the legendary Cactus of Vision... We are delighted to offer you this opportunity to experience authentic Andean shamanism, using the methods, plants, and approaches that have been practiced in this region for thousands of years. Our accommodation is close to the heart of Cusco - the “centre of the world” - so you can enjoy Peru and its culture as well as its magic and medicine. We provide English-speaking seminars on Plant Spirit Shamanism to deepen your knowledge of this tradition, as well as rituals and healings with Andean s... (read more) Author: ross heaven

12. Peru December 20, 2007 The origin of the word ' Peru ' has been traced to the name of an ancient monarch who was named Biru in the early years of the 16 th century. The picturesque country of Peru is a premier country of the South American continent with Lima being its capital city. Peru is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in the west, Brazil on the east, Bolivia on the south east, Ecuador and Columbia in the north and Chile in the south. The magnificent stretch of the Andes Mountains divide this country into three physiographical zones and are abounding in terms of scenic beauty. These regions include the ‘sierra' o... (read more) Author: Robert Baird

13. Venezuela Adventure Travel November 11, 2007 Venezuela Adventure Travel A Jewel Of The Caribbean! Venezuela adventure travel offers South America's largest lake and third-longest river, the highest waterfall in the world, the longest of all snakes, and some of the most spectacular landscapes you'll ever see. There are the snowcapped peaks of the Andes in the west; steamy Amazonian jungles in the south; the compellingly beautiful Gran Sabana plateau, with its unusual yet intriguing flat-topped mountains, in the east; and miles of white-sand beaches fringed with coconut palms on the Caribbean coast. With a rich culture made up of Span... (read more) Author: Randy Meyer

14. Do You Really Want a Chinchilla? November 08, 2007 Chinchillas are of small sized crepuscular rodents belonging to the Chinchillidae family, almost the size of rabbit. They are found in the Andes Mountains of South America. There are two different species of chinchilla, Chinchilla Lanigera and Chinchilla Brevicaudata. Although they look almost similar, the tail and ears of Chinchilla Brevicaudata is shorter, its shoulder and neck are broader and is found in the wild. The Chinchilla Lanigera species can be kept as pets. Their standard color is grey and they can also be found in ebony, beige and other colors. Chinchillas are endangered speci... (read more) Author: George Anderson

15. The Spiritual Traditions of the Andes October 31, 2007 The ofrenda An 'ofrenda' is the most important ceremony used by Andean Indians to relate with Mother Earth. The ofrenda is a symbol of reciprocity with nature and its purpose is to teach us to reproduce this attitude. Through it we speak back to nature saying we understand the message and concord. The ofrenda which is also known in Spanish as a 'pago', is not a 'payment' to nature as the Conquistadores saw it, implying a sinister pact with nature spirits. Additionally, they accused the Indians of being miserly because they preferred to pay symbolically rather than with real money! ... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

16. Poverty-Community entrepreneurship-Sustainable Development September 24, 2007 MARKET ECONOMICS, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY IN RURAL ANDEAN COMMUNITIES by Ana Maria Peredo Ph.D. Candidate New Venture Development- Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Program January,1999 Abstract In the effort to alleviate poverty, multilateral organizations and international aid agencies from industrial countries have been involved over the last fifty years in the developing world, including Latin America and the Andes. However, despite good intentions the approach has been usually paternalistic, seeking even if unintent... (read more) Author: Ana Maria Peredo

17. The Spiritual Traditions of the Andes (Part 2), an Interview with Doris Rivera Lenz September 13, 2007 This article continues to look at the rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization which is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This interview of Doris Rivera Lenz, was conducted by Howard G. Charing & Peter Cloudsley. This interview appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 57, and the book Plant Spirit Shamanism (Destiny Books USA). Are people who come to you for coca divination often unwell? If you ask me if people are unwell, the majority are unwell, in their spirit or mind, there are lots of problems today. They are particularly afflict... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

18. The Spiritual Traditions of the Andes; an Interview with Doris Rivera Lenz - Part 1 September 11, 2007 A look at the rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization which is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This interview of Doris Rivera Lenz, was conducted by Howard G. Charing & Peter Cloudsley. This interview appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 57, and the book Plant Spirit Shamanism (Destiny Books USA). Doris has lived in Cusco for many years conducting ofrendas and reading coca leaves for dozens of people every week - both local as well as from far flung places. Millions of Indians have chewed coca on a daily basis for many hundreds... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

19. Learning about argentina and free airfare to argentina September 06, 2007 As we all know, this subject is something that we could all use a little education on no matter who you are. Argentina, officially the Argentine nation (Spanish: Republica Argentina, IPA: [republika argentina], Nacion Argentina (Argentine populace) for many official purposes), is a South American country, trice in magnitude in the continent to Brazil and eighth in the world. Argentina occupies a continental ascend matter of 2,766,890 km (1,078,000 sq mi) between the Andes mountain stretch in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south. It is encircled by Pa... (read more) Author: Steve Silvester

20. Plant Spirit Shamanism: Divining with Coca July 19, 2007 The Incas regarded coca as the divine plant, mainly because of its ability to impart endurance, and its use was entwined with every aspect of life, art, mythology, and the economy of the Incan Empire. Millions have chewed coca on a daily basis and the practice has continued for hundreds of years. It continues as a custom, not because coca (the basis for cocaine) is a ‘habit drug’, but because it is a part of Andean culture. Even today, distances are measured in cocadas - how far a load can be carried under the stimulus of one chew of coca. Andeans chew coca just as they do everythi... (read more) Author: ross heaven

21. Plant Spirit Shamanism: FLORAL BATHS July 19, 2007 In Peru, floral baths known as banjos florales (‘flower baths’) are a staple of shamanic healing from the high Andes to the Amazon basin, where they are used to wash away unhelpful spirits so that blockages are removed and the energy of the universe can flood in to correct the imbalance. Shipibo shaman, Artidoro, describes the process in Peru. How are these baths taken? The bath is most often taken on the morning after ayahuasca ceremonies so that the body is modified to accept the new information of the visions. But this is not always true. Sometimes baths are taken before the ce... (read more) Author: ross heaven

22. Plant Spirit Shamanism: San pedro July 19, 2007 In the shamanic traditions of Northern Peru, the san pedro cactus (Trichocereus pachanoi), or ‘cactus of vision’, opens the doorway to expanded awareness and acts as mediator between man and the gods. San pedro grows on the dry eastern slopes of the Andes, between 2,000 - 3,000 metres above sea level, and commonly reaches six metres or more in height. It is also grown by local shamans in their herb gardens and has been used since ancient times, with a tradition in Peru that has been unbroken for at least 3,000 years. The earliest depiction of the cactus is a carving showing a myth... (read more) Author: ross heaven

23. Plant Spirit Shamanism: The seguro July 19, 2007 Andean shaman, Juan Navarro, was born in the highland village of Somate, department of Piura. He is the descendant of a long line of healers working with san pedro and with the magical powers of the sacred lakes known as Las Huaringas, which have been revered for their healing properties since the earliest Peruvian civilization. At the age of eight, Juan made a pilgrimage to Las Huaringas and drank san pedro for the first time. Now in his 50’s, every month or so it is still necessary for him to return there to accumulate the energy he needs to protect and heal his people. Healing s... (read more) Author: ross heaven

24. The Sacred Plants of the Incas - The Timeless World of the Andes June 30, 2007 The Incas regarded coca as ‘the divine plant’ mainly because of its property of imparting endurance, nevertheless its use was entwined with every aspect of life; the art, mythology, culture and economy of the Inca Empire. Millions of Indians have chewed coca on a daily basis for many hundreds of years, yet never has a plant been so misrepresented and its use so controlled by prejudice and ignorance, including up to the present day. The Conquistadors considered it an idle and offensive habit to be prohibited, but it was soon seen that the Indians could not work without coca even when forc... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

25. Shamans of Peru CD June 05, 2007 The haunting, plaintive music of Peruvian shamans was recorded by the Eagle's Wing Centre for Contemporary Shamanism at ceremonies in the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon rainforest. Although the chants and icaros have an organic relationship to the medicine plants and shamanic journeying of each particular ritual, and are primarily intended as devotional music for inner-journeying. It is equally possible to listen to the hypnotically beautiful sounds in their own right and simply enjoy them for their otherworldly loveliness. The Shamans of Peru - Ceremonial Chants, Icaros, and Music ... (read more) Author: Howard G Charing

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