Saturday, January 5, 2008

Registration Form

Sacred Spiritual Travel
Registration Form
Spiritual Journey to the High Andes
May12th-May23rd, 2009
Name:______________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________
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Email: ______________________________________________
Phone #:_____________________________________________
In case of emergency 2 contacts & phone numbers:_______________
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List all medical conditions or any other important health issues:
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List any food allergies:___________________________________
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Would you like to book your airline ticket with our travel agent?______
It is recommended to catch a flight into Lima that will arrive on 5/11 (Megan will be doing that too), spend the night in Lima, and catch an early morning flight all together to Cuzco on 5/12. On the return flight, it is easy to book an early morning flight from Cuzco to Lima, and then connect directly to a flight back to your country of origin without spending the night in Lima.
Would you like us to make arrangements for you at our hotel in Lima that is close to the airport? ___________________________________________________
Why would you like to be a part of this spiritual journey to Peru? What are your goals & intentions for the trip?
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Terms of Agreement
Costs: All prices are per person, double or triple occupancy at hotels, except when camping. Machu Picchu and all entrance fees to other tour sites, train, van, bus, car travel , guides, and ceremonies listed in trip agenda are included. Breakfast is included. Items of a personal nature are not included. Airfare is not included.
Health: The elevation of Cuzco is 11,000 feet. We will be doing a lot of hiking, ceremonies, and activities in this high elevation. Persons with health problems must check with their physician or licensed health professional to insure safety and well being before registering on this trip.
Responsibilities: Sacred Spiritual Travel nor any of our affiliates shall be liable for any delay or change in itinerary schedule, loss, damage, expense, or injury to your property or person including death occasioned by any acts, or omission by any supplier providing services on this trip. Sacred Spiritual Travel may cancel this journey at any time. In case of journey cancellation, we shall not have any responsibility beyond the refund of the money paid to Sacred Spiritual Travel.
Insurance: Sacred Spiritual Travel recommends the purchase of appropriate short-term travel insurance, baggage insurance, and trip cancellation insurance.
Cancellations and Refunds: If you must cancel your journey, your deposit and all payments will be refunded less $500.00 cancellation fee, if cancelled in writing within 45 days before start of the trip. If you cancel your journey between 44 and 15 days, the cancellation fee is 50% of the cost of the whole trip. If cancelled between 1 to 14 days and for no shows, the cancellation fee is 100% of total journey cost.
Space is limited, so confirm your reservations for this journey as early as possible.
If you agree to all terms & conditions, please sign and date below:
Name (Print) _______________________ Date:_______________________

Friday, January 4, 2008

The Joy of Giving

There are two opportunities of many on this trip to give back and exchange energies with the people of Cuzco and the Q'ero. Carrie and I thought it would be nice to visit a Cuzco orphanage early one morning and bring the children some gifts. Carrie is going to inquire what the children need presently, and we could bring what we can of those things to them. We can buy the supplies in Cuzco. It may be food or toys or school supplies, or pure love, along those lines. Carrie told me how she had brought the children at the orphanage a bike one afternoon and how much they loved it. They each took turns riding it, and it brought so much joy, laughter, and fun. I was inspired that we could also as a group if there was interest do something like that too. It's an optional couple hour excursion if you'd like to participate.


The second opportunity is to buy some big bags of rice and perhaps other food supplies for a Q'ero school up in the high mountains. Carrie works closely with the Q'ero and this school, and the rice will give the school children a nice afternoon meal for many weeks to come. They will send pictures back to us of the food being delivered to the school and the children, and it forms a nice rainbow bridge of love from us to them.

I have been setting aside a little extra cash here and there for these gifts. I will also invite family and friends to donate to this opportunity to bring more joy to people's lives and create smiles. When I return I'll share the pictures and the experiences with them so they can feel the power their gifts created. If this is something you'd like to be involved in too, I invite you to have fun and creatively fund-raise, and let's see how many people's lives we can brighten with love and in thoughtful ways as we travel in Peru.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

What To Pack???

The Cuzco days can be very warm and sunny, however, when the sun sets the temperatures also drop dramatically in this high altitude. So bringing clothes that can be worn in layers and that are comfortable is recommended, and having a warm coat, sweater, or sweat shirt for the evenings.

We will be carrying and walking a little with our bags when we travel by train to Aguas Calientes, so I suggest packing lightly and only bringing what you feel comfortable carrying. Leaving room for gifts you might buy in your bag or bringing another empty bag for the return flight home is a good idea too.

We will be doing a lot of hiking and walking around. Having a comfortable pair of walking shoes will be important. A small back pack for day excursions, and in between meal snacks like luna bars or trail mix are also good to pack.

The sun at a 11,000 feet and upward is very strong. Sun screen and a hat are recommended.

There is an opportunity to visit a hot springs in Aguas Calientes, so you might want to pack a bathing suit. A travel towel can come in handy too.

A small, traveling alarm clock is nice to have, especially on mornings we’ll be rising early.

A small first aid kit can come in handy when traveling for you and others.

The voltage in Peru is 220v and ours in the States is 110v, so buy a convertor if you are bringing items that use electricity.

Let me know if you have any specific questions about packing or what to bring.