What I explore
Two Peru trips became anchor memories for me. In this follow-up I focus on practical navigation: how guides and drivers work, why some stops are curated for commissions, and how to choose sites that let you drop in. I share my favorite quiet moments at Machu Picchu and why the Temple of the Moon near Cusco is worth the detour.

Why it matters
The Andes are generous. Discernment lets you receive that generosity without unnecessary entanglements. I offer clear frames for shopping glamours, ceremony containers, and plant-medicine tourism so you can stay centered, protected, and open.

Highlights

• Temple of the Moon for spacious energy and fewer crowds

• Late-afternoon Machu Picchu from the agricultural terraces for stillness

• The Sun Gate hike as an initiation into meeting discomfort with grace

• Understanding tour kickbacks so you can choose aligned stops

Practical tips

• Altitude and weather shift fast. Hydrate, carry layers, pace yourself.

• Bug spray is your friend in Aguas Calientes and river areas.

• Lodging can be unheated at altitude. Confirm heat before you book.

• Use vetted transport in cities. Ask your hotel for current guidance.

• Share your route with your group. Sacred awe stretches clocks.

Energy hygiene and discernment

• Choose practitioners with integrity and small groups for any ceremony.

• If something feels glamoured, step away and check again later.

• Plant-medicine tourism can open vulnerability. Strong container or skip.

• Walk with protection. Decline energetic engagement that is not yours.

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DISCLAIMER: The suggestions and information provided here are intended for personal growth and exploration. The content of this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or psychological treatment. Please seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.

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