We were fortunate to meet Darina, who came to visit us all the way from Germany. She was a perfect guest, open and willing to learn, explore and try all types of sacred plants, truly a wonderful attitude about the whole experience. The following is her testimonial, word for word:
“I don’t think a simple review is enough to express my thankfulness to Alejandro and Sandra for the experience in the during my trip to Puyo. These 4 days gave me a unique opportunity to look at my life from a different perspective, learn and see what’s around me in a moment.
Thus, I do want to highlight that the entire experience is not only about taking ayahuasca tea, but about being in the nature, community and yourself.
I can’t wish for more unique, better experience and more amazing people around me.
During the days we were going to waterfalls, cooking, eating, chilling, staying at the river, listening to birds, playing with dogs, cats, 2 crazy small monkeys and 1 big one, Mona. There is no electricity, no connection, no hurry and all the time of the world. You really feel you don’t need much to just happily live. During the nights we were experiencing the power of plants during ayahuasca ceremonies. Sometimes people from the community were joining us, sometimes we were just 4. As the entire group was small, the ceremonies took place at the river side in the hammocks. A ceremony takes the whole night, starting from the opening words. My Spanish was at the beginners level, but Alejandro managed to explain the most in words I could understand. This made the experience unique, because I could hear and feel it myself, I’m very thankful for that too. Of course, Sandra was around to give me a hand whenever I felt lost. During the night you might experience different states, some might scare you or make you panic. Alejandro is very inclusive, very gentle; a different kind of shaman. During the ceremony he will definitely step in if you need support and spend as much time as needed to calm you down. I felt very safe and taken care of.
I don’t know really what else to wish for… The experience in the jungle keep on influencing me as I got back to my normal (haha) life; I feel more power, more creativity and calmness.
Time runs too quickly…”
