Inspired by the Popol Vuh

May we ~

~ Speak, make clear our feeling about it, and work out an agreement about what to do next.
~ Attend to the flow of light, energy,and movement that we may be struck by illumination.
~ Attend to the colors of our food.
~ See, feel, and touch all that exists and stirs near us.
~ Think about, speak about, and walk about all that exists and stirs near us.
~ Consider the feelings that move us.
~ Be clear about our thoughts of the feelings which move us.
~ Walk in a pleasurable and refined way.
~ Look good.
~ Use clear and precise language.
~ Perfect ourselves to the point at which it will be possible to see where is found the power to produce and be fruitful.
~ Know the limits of our power.
~ Consider well what the probable results of our acts and doings will be.
~ Realize that the clarity of our vision is a power has probable harmful results.
~ Meditate on the danger that our vision and creativity will lit loose.
~ Let women each be given an enchanting name, evoking an image of abundance and beauty in the seasons of the earth.
~ Know that some of us will develop skills that others cannot.
~ Be nourished in the highlands of the west.
~ Seek the security of caves and ravines when need be.
~ Be skilled in more than one language.
~ Hold to a life of tranquillity, reason, and happiness.
~ Appreciate the value of a fast.
~ Learn to better respect and honor each and all.
~ Be through in examining this place with our hands and eyes.
~ Know the characteristics of our stopping place.

Also ~
~May lightening illuminate the consciousness of our creativity.
~May our memories serve us well.

A Plan

I have no tickets or visas yet, but have the start of a plan: Fly to Colombia, probably into Bogota rather than Medellin. I can see the Gold Museum and the Salt Cathedral while in the Capital. Mis Piasanos de Antioquia no me van hacer falta.

From Colombia go to Merida de Venezuela to take a look at the surrounding small towns.

From Venezuela to Bolivia to take a pretty good look at that land-locked country. Venezuela and Bolivia are both new territory for me. Right now Bolivia seems very attractive. Maybe I can see the reality of the Tamengo Canal with my own eyes.

Relaxing in the hot water at Salta, Uruguay again doesn't seem a bad idea either.

While I'm thinking, I'll pack a bag.
If I go to North Africa, South Africa, Indonesia, or Maldova I'll enjoy my own toothbrush and a change of underwear.