Is there an escape? I’ve pondered this question countless times. Cocaine base paste is cheap and addictive. Very addictive. It is produced from the refinement of cocaine or from the leftovers of the process. Paco generates an immediate dependency and consumes you quickly. Withdrawal generates a lot of anxiety. The dose drops and asks you […]
South America
Kusilla kusilla Pachamama
Pachamama offering ceremonies take place throughout the month of August and hold a significant place in Andean culture. As the first rays of August’s sun grace Cachi, a veil of fragrant incense envelops the town. Families awaken early, fumigating their homes as an act of purification and healing. They do so with the intention of […]
Señalada
La Señalada is the most important livestock ritual in the Andes and gives meaning to life as part of the productive cycle. Through this ritual, pastors ask for protection and abundance. In the highest mountain range of los Andes in Cachi, the Tolaba family still preserve their ranch, cattle and traditions. After eight hours ascending […]
Andean Condor Conservation Project
Thanks to the dedicated work of the Andean Condor Conservation Project, hundreds of the world’s largest flying birds have been successfully reintroduced to their natural habitats after receiving assistance and care. This project consistently underscores the importance of its two pillars, or two wings: the scientific and the spiritual. The Condor, being a scavenger, faces […]