Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Last Shaman is a documentary about Lucas Medina, who resides, and has a medicinal trail, in Bullet Tree Falls.  NMSU film students Alejandro Horcasitas and Neil Duran shot and edited the film while there were here last Summer.  You get a good feel for Bullet Tree in the video, as well as seeing some of the sights and the Mopan river.  It's cool how he gives thanks to the late Don Beto Cocom for teaching him all about medicinal plants, causing the culture to continue for future generations.  Well worth a watch.

http://vimeo.com/80941119

https://plus.google.com/photos/111893827758236733999/albums/5956222191490459777

"The time has arrived! This Thursday, March 8th, Crystal Paradise Jungle Lodge and Eco-Resort will be hosting the official “ribbon-cutting” event to formally open the Mr. Thomas Green Medicine Trail; surely to become another powerful educational asset in our community.

We will be welcoming a number of traditional healers from Belize, such as Maya Shaman Rosario Panti and renowned midwife, Miss Juana Shish, as they lead a customary prayer and full-moon ceremony, followed by a guided tour of the Medicinal Trail with distinguished bush-doctor, Mr. Polo Romero.

This unique event will be documented by a professional filmmaker and photographer.

We would be elated to have you join our family, friends and honorary guests Thursday morning in Cristo Rey for this special event. Please contact me at jjweston1@gmail.com for further details."