Four years ago I traveled to Columbia with no map or real plan - just a gut feeling that I was supposed to go there, a 20 liter backpack and a $60 tablet with recordings from @joerogan , @spiritscienceofficial and @terencemckennaofficial . . I was on my way to Le Chorea like Terence did in the 60's but while walking my mentors foot steps I began to forage my own path and expierence a world much like James Cameron described in his movie Avatar 🌲🌍 . . This photo was taken in Sopo Columbia with my friend Ikanuzi. He is an artist that lives in the mountains here, his dad was a hippie and he holds on that with his name, band and artwork. Ikanuzi and his friend took some of us for a hike up the mountain and as we reached the top we had this #StonedApe moment - we decided to keep walking down the other side just as the water rolls off the mountain side. . . I remember this expierence like it was yesterday, as we all walked in fear that our bodies would never be found if we didn't make it down, I began to laugh, and laugh and laugh even more. One of our group members questioned because she was scared too but I think the rest of our tribe understood the power behind and intention behind my laughter so we continued on. . . We are some berries from BlackBerry and golden berry bushes, we also took a couple stops to drink homemade pineapple juice and shared an avavado and tomato between us. . . It was the time of my life, and I believe in these moments and hours I overcame the pain I was running from. When we reached a road it was all over. It was dark and we were so exhausted. We filled up on homemade breads, water and entertained each other with music and more walking. . . What's brings this up today is that I did truly share Ikanuzis story yet, and his is just like many in Americas. They are being forced off their land by their government who keeps raising taxes. The land is bought by people who can afford it but do not farm so these beautiful mountains will eventually become highways they say and the people will be moved into condos, their culture and friends lost. . . I am not sure the solution here but I do believe that awareness is the first step to finding one! (at Colombia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B11ywmXn3nT/?igshid=bfto5y5d9dbo