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Today we experienced a traditional spiritual cleanse at the house of a local shaman. We learned about medicinal plants and the rituals the locals perform for special occasions.
Spiritual cleansing
Niki being spiritually cleansed
Medicinal plants and herbs
At the end we were each cleansed, which involved reciting Quechuan phrases, being brushed by plants, and spitting into the plants three times. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
– Niki and Isabel