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Marcelo told us to close our eyes and then anointed our heads with aguardiente liquor. He gave us each a handful of sesame seeds to sprinkle into the fire, which caused a crackling sound. Then we said another prayer of thanks. - P7290813
The fire finally died down to coals, at which point the ceremony was over. Marcelo said that the spirits were quite receptive and that the ceremony was favorable to them. The ashes had settled into the shape of a star, which was a good omen. We all felt happy and confident for our respective journeys. The Tolers would head home to Boston tomorrow, and Eddy and Paulina would take their first ever flights while accompanying us to Ecuador. - P7290816
We went back inside, and were served delicious hot chocolate (an historic Mayan drink of the gods) and bread. Marcelo told us that when the fire is completely out, he will read the ashes, which could resemble a resplendant quetzal, a dove, the sun, a star, etc. - P7290821
Aracely, Ian Ivan, Steph, Craig, Kevin, Jenn, Ajq'ij Marcelo, Meghan, Julia, and Pedro - P7290822
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Ice cream at Sarita - P7290826
Paola, Vanesa, Aracely, and Humberto enjoy ice cream at Sarita - P7300835
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Eddy in the cockpit on his first flight Thank you Avianca airlines! - P7300893
Paulina in the cockpit on his first flight Thank you Avianca airlines! - P7300894
Paulina and Eddy ready for takeoff on their first flight