First a Wikipedia definition:
sha·man
/ˈSHämən,ˈSHāmən/
- a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practice divination and healing.
Now, Pablo, 'our' shaman. Actually, we thought Pablo was a great naturalist. The morning started with a canoe transport than a hike into the Misicocha Private Nature Reserve. Pablo was a great guide pointing out many insects and plants. Actually, after listening to Pablo's explanations how so many of the plants in the Amazon Delta can be used for either food or medicine, what Paul told us the other day that you can find all the cures for human disease in the Amazon, makes sense.
Now, in talking to Pablo later, he told us that he is an apprentice shaman and still learning much. He studies with and learns from an older shaman. He says he has dreams that tell him what different plants are for. And, his English is pretty good........
After the morning hike, we took balsa wood rafts back to the lodge. Very floaty but we did get wet. After lunch, we visited a butterfly reserve and a balsa wood carving demonstration. Initially, we considered both just time fillers, but afterward, we were glad we went.
The butterfly farm is very successful with three employees. Lots of activities and lots of butterflies, a few pictures below.
The balsa wood carver was amazing. He took a small piece of balsa wood and withing 4 minutes carved a parrot. He does the carving, his wife the painting. All sizes, very creative. We bought a hummingbird.
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| This is a bullet ant. When he bites you it feels like you have been hit by a bullet!! Oh, he's big too. |
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| A Walking Stick Insect. |
Now, in talking to Pablo later, he told us that he is an apprentice shaman and still learning much. He studies with and learns from an older shaman. He says he has dreams that tell him what different plants are for. And, his English is pretty good........
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| Pablo with two mating butterflies |
After the morning hike, we took balsa wood rafts back to the lodge. Very floaty but we did get wet. After lunch, we visited a butterfly reserve and a balsa wood carving demonstration. Initially, we considered both just time fillers, but afterward, we were glad we went.
The butterfly farm is very successful with three employees. Lots of activities and lots of butterflies, a few pictures below.
The balsa wood carver was amazing. He took a small piece of balsa wood and withing 4 minutes carved a parrot. He does the carving, his wife the painting. All sizes, very creative. We bought a hummingbird.
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| Vine are steroids |
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