umbilicus of the earth

Monday, November 20, 2006


Amazing images illustrating stories within stories decorate various walls around the lake. Symbols and colors are a rich and powerful aspect of the Mayan culture. This particular image was found hidden within the confines of a small storage shed in the pueblo of San Pedro.


Road trippin with some friends, we went to a rad folk music festival with artists from all over Central America!
Antigua is a fantastic little metropolitan town with architecture dating back to the 1500's. It vibe is like the Berkeley of Guatemala.











We are always being inspired by experiences and people we meet along the "path", always looking for la pura vida.
















Our yoga practice has become much deeper and helped us open many wonderful aspects of ourselves. We have made it a regular part of our lives. This is the view from the yoga room where Amanda and I practice. The front wall opens up to nature offering amazing views of both volcanoes.

Sunday, November 19, 2006



Often we find our selves sitting in silence watching the world turn, breathing in now.







The Dia de los Muertos is a joyful celebration to honor the loved ones of the past, commune with our sacred mother in nature and refresh the vibrance of the cemetary. Myth and the spirit world are very much alive in the heart of these Mayan villages.








Want a great idea of how to feed your family, be a socially acceptiable drunk and chain smoke your lungs off while watching sexy dancing ladies in the privacy of your own home all for free! Create a "Naughty Saint" shrine and hold rituals to cleans our sins. People will donate $, rum, their dirty panties and more!





Ritual is everything to keeping a culture alive. This Wolfman is a sacred representation of our shadow self, the graceful darkness that swirls inside all beings. The wolf is sneaky and selfish but must be powerfully respected.


















Fiddlin! Rick has been debueting his sexy strings on stages around the lake. There is a suprisingly great music scene with all the world travelers who pulse with devine creative flow.