Last month by some amazing twist of fate, Facebook contacted people who apparently were hidden away somewhere in cyberspace as friends of mine at some point in time. I had no idea so many people would be asked to befriend me there, but it seems several were quick to respond and I was not so quick to acknowledge that they accepted my request for friendship. I am still working on FB mail that came in on 1/23/10!!
So, lo and behold, I open a letter yesterday from then and visit the FB profile of someone I do not recognize by name…or even by the little picture—at first. I skim the notes sent to him and notice one from a professor from Rice University to the effect that he wanted 'my friend' to be aware that everyone in the US knew of the disaster at Machu Pichu and he sent him best wishes, etc.
I looked at the picture, processed his name and realized it was Jesus Cardenas who guided us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas for 11 days in 2005 and delivered us to the exact spot I was called to be on June 21, 2005. I HAD to be standing directly above the ancient sundial at Machu Pichu as the sun rose above the Andes and its first rays traveled earthward through the ‘window in time’ to strike the sun dial -- as it does only once each year. Jesus promised me he would get me there and he did!! A major accomplishment even for a man who has guided two separate National Geographic expeditions over the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu for TV shoots.
For those who traveled with me, Jesus wrote back that he remembered me and my ladies very well! LOL After all, he had never had any group like ours before and probably never since. LOL
So dear ones who traveled with me through Peru in search of The Maya, today we are back on line with one who made the connections happen in spite of many distractions that had little or nothing to do with my work—or yours. :)
I remember Jesus and Elvis his companion Guide. Facebook is really something, eh? They both were exceptional Guides and I remember them very well for their attention to detail and our safety. Elvis had a special bond with you on a spiritual level. I'll never forget that trip. Cocoa leaves and all. K