RBJ Tribe in Palenque with Open Hearts
This photo was taken on day 10 of our very first ‘Mayan Heartland Journey’ with 11 absolutely incredible souls!
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This is a great photo of our beloved Buffalo Tribe on Day 3 of our ‘Mayan Heartland Journey’. Here we are siting in the shape of a heart on the Mayan footsteps of ‘Quirigua‘ Temples near Rio Dulce in Guatemala. Behind the camera and in front of us is a massive sacred courtyard full of Ceiba Trees and the tallest stone monuments ever erected in the ‘New World’. Pretty special day. For many this was the first Mayan Temple they had ever seen.
“The site’s importance lies in its wealth of sculpture, including the tallest stone monuments ever erected in the New World.” Wikipedia
Travel Photos that ‘Move’ You
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Sacred Journey of the Heart – The Movie Trailer
Great movie trailer about exploration, sacred Mayan sites, and Central America.
Land of The Water Wizards in ‘Lago Peten Itza’
Day 7: Mayan Heartland (Oct. 2011)
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Having journeys some 10 hours in the crystal caves of Belize the day before, we awoke to the calming sounds of tropical birds and beautiful sunny skies today and then packed up our ‘Gypcy Caravan’ and headed back into the Peten District of Guatemala on our way to El Remate .
Today was our day of reprise and reflection after earning our rights of passage from the Mayan Underworld of Xibalba, and that’s exactly what we set out to to . Originally we had plans to visit the Mayan Pyramids of, Xu-Nan-Tu-Nich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xunantunich), but the Mopan River was very high and stronger then usual from the heavy waters of the rainy season, so the fairy bridge was closed. We took this as a serendipitous sign that today was our day for playing.
After breakfast at Midas Resort (www.midasbelize.com) we took some time to interview Edward, the owner of Hun Chi’ik Tours, and find out what he thought about 2012. Edward grew up in a mixed Mayan-Spanish background and as a little boy he would sit and listen to the ‘Abuelos’ or grandparents about mythological stories of Aluxes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alux), Mayan Gods, and a myriad of stories that were passed down through oral tradition. You’ll have to check out our documentary ‘Sacred Geography’ in early 2012 to see this interview 
We spent most of the day laughing our way from San Ignacio to El Remate and then catching the brilliant sunset colors that reflected off the waters of magical Lake Peten Itza. Setting the back drop at the swimming docks is a mountain range called by the locals ‘El Cahuillo’, which means Crocodile, as it makes the silhouette of a crocodile during sunset time. How nice it was to swim and laugh with the local ids and fellow Buffalo Tribe.
One of the highlights of the day was when Reyna Ambrose situated her crystal quartz into her slingshot and then hurled it into the lake like an Ancient Warrior Princess. Watching her intention filled crystal fly through the air into the Crimson Red and Fiery Orange Sunset was like watching time stand still, and for a moment it was if we could hear the Ancient Mayan Wizards recieving the offering with reverence and gratitude. What’s even more synchronistic about this act of hurling a crystal quartz into the lake with loving intention, is that the entire area of Tikal Temples and the greater Peten Region is essentially one massive body of Quartz crystal, which is a natural conductor of energy and information!
Entering the Mayan Underworld of Xibalba, Crystal Caves-Belize
Entering the Mayan Underworld of Xibalba, Crystal Caves-Belize
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Today was truly an adventure as we set out early in the morning with our friends and professional Cavers with Hun Chi’ik Tours. Our amazing naturalist guides for the day were Rudy the Rude Boy, Nutty Nelson, and Curly. Somehow, Rudy managed to share with us a seemingly endless flow of magical information about the jungle without missing a step or loosing anyones interest during the entire hike to the entrance of the cave. He is truly one of the most informative and gregarious guides in all of Central America.
After about an hour and a half hiking we made it to the entrance of Crystal Caves, where we geared up and chowed down on some local Belizian food while getting briefed by our local guides from San Ignacio. Standing at the mouth of Crystal Cave was like standing in a doorway or portal to a very different world. As local legend describes it, we were just about to enter into the Mayan Underworld of Xibalba (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xibalba). Our dear friends at “Hun Chi’ik” guided us through this mysterious world showing us massive crystal rock formations that took thousands of years to form, as well as other fascinating cultural and natural wonders such as ancient ceremonial pots, sacrificial human remains, and the few species that had evolved to live deep within the earth like the infamous Wolf Spider.
Our experience in the cave today was like no other, full of wonderment and exploration! After spending some 10 hours in this vast cave system, it seemed like time ceased to exist. The Buffalo Tribe were truly stoic as this journey challenged all of us on so many levels; physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. After making our way out into the night of the jungle, we all felt as if we were being reborn into a new time and space, and we were
Much thanks to our guides from Hun Chi’ik: Rudy, Nelson, and Curly. We will not forget this experience anytime soon.
First Ever Mayan Heartland Journey (June 2011)
As the universe conspires to bring oneness and balance within and through each of us, we remember our sacred soul contracts, and open our hearts to the sacred passage. Running Buffalo Journeys is AMAZED and thrilled to be running our very first tour with this heartfelt tribe of 12 and so grateful to be here NOW!
Our journeys will be winding through present day Guatemala, Belize, and Southern Mexico as we travel in the shape of a heart through this region known to the locals as, “El Corazon del Mundo’ or The Mayan Heartland. There is no coincidence here, and we are very aware that beyond our physical journeys we will be exploring and adventuring within and through our sacred hearts. A wise Cacao Shaman once told me that, “It’s not always about moving, but being moved”, and I couldn’t agree more. So here we go
The energy is absolutely and unequivocally palpable as it engulfs our very being and our hearts. Not a day nor a moment passes without experiencing the bliss of being ALIVE. We have asked and prayed for abundance and our prayers have clearly been answered. We take this unconditional gratitude and extend our hearts and dreams to embrace all kingdoms of being on our path, which include our ancestors, the animal kingdom, the mineral kingdom, the plant kingdom, the winged ones, the creepy crawlers, ascended masters, galactic family, and of course our thriving global family.
We would like to take a moment and thank: Anna-Lena Gustavsson our Trance Dance Goddess of Youth, Rick Seiger our Quantum Heart Surgeon Stud, Christina Valladolid our Machupichu Priestess of Mirth, Julia Crouch our Cacao Queen, Josh Foster the Top Hat-Mad Hatter of Heart, Corinne Foster our Flowering Ferry Maiden of Fire, Kristine Carlson our Diamond within the Lotus of Healing Hearts, Yvonne Dutra St.John our Soul Mystic Mother of Myriad Miracles, Rich Dutra-St.John our Tribal Leader of Tenacious Tender Love, and Momma Rosa our Golden Hearted Goose of Unconditional Love!!!!!!!!!!! May these photos give but a glimpse into the power of saying YES to Love and Livity!
Running Buffalo Tribe Enamored by the Maiden of the Stone at Xunantunich, Belize
Tour Leader Aaron El Leon Boyd sitting in reverence at Quirigua
Sacred Ceiba Tree of Life on our drive through Rio Dulce
Running Buffalo Tribe at the sacred site of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico
In La'Kech One Love Handshake with Crystal in the Center
Circle of Truth in the Temple of the Jaguars, Tikal Temples
Co-Founders of Running Buffalo Journeys in the markets of PanahachelJesus Christ Lizard in Rio Dulce enjoying some read munchRBJ entering the mixed Mayan-Catholic Church in San Juan Chamula Southern Mexico
Julia Crouch in Palenque enjoying time with the local artists
Momma Rosa and Sun in Xunantunich, Belize
Mesmerized by the Velvet Colored Sunset in El Remate
- Momma Rosa Cranking Across our group across the Mopan River
“To the Summer of Unceasing Ceremony”
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