This retreat was absolutely not what I was expecting. It was not luxurious or relaxing. It was straight up HARD. And it was transformative and beautiful and powerful, and grounding, and soul-finding and healing. This pilgrimage challenged me physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. It introduced me to the beautiful cultures of Mayan and Rastafari. It opened me up to countless new perspectives, ways of thinking, ways of being. It offered me beautiful connections with nature and all of the earth’s elements. It connected me with humans that will be in my life forever, that I consider my family. The way Maharri, Roots, and Firstman were able to offer a balanced, energetic, passionate, comforting, nurturing experience for all of us is incredibly special. I will certainly be traveling with this beautiful group of humans again.