2008 October - Bolivia Retreat
Retreat Photos
Part 1 of 2. Arriving into La Paz for our first day, our 2nd day at the Tiahuanaco archeological site and our stay at the magical hot mineral springs resort at Urmiri.
Angelika and Michael arrive early & await group
Hugo, Luis & Michael at play
Retreat begins in highest city in the world, La Paz
View driving into the city - the altitude is 13,500 ft
Cathedral a short walk from our 5 star hotel
Michael at artisan market in front of Cathedral
School playground in
La Paz
Parade in Altiplano on way to countryside
Everyone is having fun!
Oliver gets coca leaves & fresh popcorn in Altiplano
Luis chats with group members
Jean-Luc tries the local popcorn
80% of the people of Bolivia are indigenous
Soda is clearly a favorite drink for everyone
Aymara woman dressed in traditional style
Learning how to chew the coca leaves
Oliver teaches us a coca leaf ceremony
View of the countryside
Tiahuanaco, a significant archeological site
We first pass an important doorway - the “Star Gate”
Sign below doorway reads - “Star Gate”
Oliver gives us a brief history lesson
Oliver explains the 3 worlds represented by site
Upper, lower and middle world depicted
Only 5% of site has been excavated
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Our guide Oliver explains the significance of symbols
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Michael
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Kathy & Ken feel the energy in the stones
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Kathy
Group exploring many levels of Tiahuanaco
Kathy, Lynn & Ken
Oliver and a sacred symbol
Luis
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Allison and the room of faces
Gallery of faces from the stars
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Guardian at center of gallery
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Kathy, Luis & Lynn pose with the star nations
Kathy, Luis & Lynn
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Gateway incorrectly carved & fixed - machined?
Sun Carving
Ken on plateau of ‘middle world’ structure
On drive to Urmiri, mt peak rises above clouds
Hot mineral spring resort at sacred Urmiri
Outlook overlooking two converging streams
Angelika with stunning view
Luis gets ready to lead a meditation
Connecting with the elements
Sally looking so serene
Hugo is always so relaxed
Joan and her great pink cap
Hugo and our interpreter
Initiates ready for a water ceremony
Jean-Luc
A healing mineral hot pool with waterfall
Luis & Michael as brothers
Kathy & Lynn before...
Transformation
Lynn tries secret plankton beauty treatment
More plankton poses -Sally, Hugo & Isabella
Green is beautiful
Sally, green and proud, with Hugo
Ken and his symphony of flowers
Angelika with steam rising in background
Michael with waterfall
Hugo, Joan, Luis & Allison
Little Chapel
Guardian of Urmiri
Manicured gardens everywhere
Two lively parrots of Urmiri
Our in-room Jacuzzi big enough to fit 4
Michael ready for laps in mineral swimming pool
New sauna being build for next time we come
Group photo #1 in front of hot pool
Group photo #2 in front of hot pool
Group photo #3 in front of hot pool
