{"id":36,"date":"2026-04-16T07:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vamoss.pe\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-05-25T22:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T22:54:41","slug":"staying-in-vamoss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vamoss.pe\/tr\/experience\/staying-in-vamoss\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying In Vamoss (copied)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Staying in Vamoss<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If there is a road reaching up the Truth, there needs to be a passenger that looks for himself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If there is an innkeeper hosting passengers, there needs to be Love that puts in order.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Hz. Mevl\u00e2n\u00e2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim of what we are building is to create a well-held, thoughtfully structured living space\u2014one where everyone who arrives can take part in life here and in the spirit of sharing with ease; a meeting place where we produce, learn, enjoy, and heal together. As Vamoss, we offer a shared living space in Peru for those who feel called to come and enter into a deep experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens here goes beyond a simple accommodation stay. Alongside your own private space, you share a communal living area; you witness village life up close, and the way Quechua communities live at these high altitudes. For those who stay with us for less than a week, we do not expect participation in communal work\u2014we simply do our best to make your experience as comfortable and effortless as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we eat as organically and naturally as we can. Our kitchen carries many of the region\u2019s special nuts, superfoods, seeds, and fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our former place\u2014our experimental home base (also known as the Vamoss Home)\u2014we hosted more than a thousand people since 2012. Now, we are serving from our own land, in our village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short stays (2\u20136 days):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You visit us and add a beautiful color to your journey; you have a comfortable private space; you come closer to Peru\u2019s culture and nature. You can receive guidance for your inner and touristic journeys here. In a light way, you support the work by contributing to simple communal tasks (even something as small as watering the garden). You receive 5% off on activities held in Vamoss Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mid-length stays (7\u201330 days)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You come for a deeper experience\u2014you may detox, and you can contribute by giving a talk, organizing an activity, or working in communal tasks. You receive 10% off on activities held in Vamoss Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long stays (1\u20133 months)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You take a real place within the community; you carry responsibility, support our productions, and gift yourself a lived communal experience in one of the most special corners of a place like the Sacred Valley. You receive 15% off on activities held in Vamoss Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For volunteering options<\/strong>, please see here: LINK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the one-to-one support we offer\u2014and the friendship we will naturally build\u2014both the touristic and spiritual guidance we provide become additional gifts of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In essence: you are coming to friends who live in South America\u2014Peru, the Andes, the Sacred Valley\u2014while also receiving a qualified, professional service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This place exists for all of us. You are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><em>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Accommodation \u2014 Vamoss Home<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss Home, which had been open continuously since 2013, closed for the first time in 2020. Our doors reopened in 2024. We are looking forward to welcoming you\u2014again, anew, once more\u2014into our new home. Truthfully, we have missed being together more than we realized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vamoss Home<\/strong> offers not only a comfortable personal space, but also a communal living experience. It serves as a gathering point for learning, healing, and sharing. In our home, we fully support healthy eating and personal dietary needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We drew the plans ourselves, and we built it together with the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us share a few details that make our homes different from the others around us: they are built with natural materials. The floors are wood or bamboo; there are wide glass windows and wood stoves; the spaces stay warm\u2014day and night; hot water runs with strong pressure from every tap. The houses sit in the middle of the fields. You can pick fresh vegetables from the garden, linger on the shaded platform, set out on inner journeys with the Pachatusan view, and spend time with our dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our homes are full of light\u2014natural, handmade, and organic in their feeling. (And thanks to the big windows and the stoves, they remain warm both in daytime and at night\u2014something that is not so common in the Valley.) We also have a very large garden, and only a few houses nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss is a place where people from every background and income level meet. For travelers, it is the home they have been missing for a long time; for artists, bureaucrats, businesspeople, retirees\u2014for those who are searching, and those who have already set out\u2014it is a safe, loving space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to emphasize something clearly: when we designed and invested in this home, our intention went far beyond creating an Airbnb property. Vamoss Home was built to serve the growth of our family, our community, and our shared living space. This home is only one part of what we wish to offer you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If what you are looking for is simply to rent an ordinary Airbnb, you will find many options around us. There are plenty of houses in the area that were built specifically for Airbnb-style rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment you step inside our home, you feel that it was made with love and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> Our house has three rooms. One single room and one double room share a bathroom and toilet, while the third room has its own private bathroom and toilet. Each room includes shelves, a desk and chair, and wooden floors. Feather duvets and pure wool blankets will be ready for you. The rooms receive plenty of light and are warmly comfortable. The windows have mosquito screens, and in the upstairs rooms there is an additional glass panel in the ceiling\u2014so you can watch the sky from your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kitchen<\/strong>: We have a fully equipped open-plan kitchen. It includes a large refrigerator with a freezer, and a five-burner gas stove. We purchase olive oil and coconut oil in bulk from farms that produce locally in Peru. For guests staying at least one week, we offer 100g of olive oil and 50g of coconut oil free of charge. If you enjoy eating well and nourishing yourself, we can also source any additional items you may need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find many spices and cleaning supplies in the house. If there is anything you feel is missing in the kitchen, please let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veranda<\/strong>: We have a spacious veranda where you can drink in both the view and the sunlight. It includes an umbrella, a seating set, and a table. We also have outdoor power outlets and lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bathrooms<\/strong> \/ <strong>Water<\/strong>: Our water comes from a natural spring with strong pressure. In case the water supply is cut, we have a 2,500-liter water tank. If that happens, once you notify us, reconnection can take 1 to 8 hours\u2014and yes, during that time we use the tank. We use a gas heater to warm the water, so hot water is essentially unlimited, and it works very well for the kitchen, shower, sink, and bathtub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cleaning<\/strong>: We don\u2019t enter the house with shoes. The home is cleaned by Vamoss once a week. Cleaning supplies are provided by us. If something is missing, you can let us know\u2014or you may purchase it and deduct it from your payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Laundry<\/strong>: We have a top-loading washing machine, the type commonly used in South America, which does not heat the water on its own. It has a hot-water connection; you will need to adjust the temperature yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Double Room with Private Bathroom:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located on the ground floor; includes one double bed. The bathroom has a bathtub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2 people: $50\/night, $300\/week, $1,150\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 1 person: $35\/night, $210\/week, $805\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Double Room with Shared Bathroom:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located upstairs; includes two single beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2 people: $35\/night, $210\/week, $805\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 1 person: $30\/night, $180\/week, $690\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Single Room with Shared Bathroom<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located upstairs; includes one single bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 1 person: $25\/night, $150\/week, $575\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2 people: $30\/night, $180\/week, $690\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entire House:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you rent the house, two additional guests can sleep on the sofas in the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$100\/night, $600\/week, $1,750\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traveler discount:<\/strong> For travelers (those who have been on the road for at least 15 days before arriving, or who will continue traveling for at least 1 month after leaving us), we offer a 30% discount on the rates above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Galery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LINK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharing the Home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All kinds of colorful characters\u2014people living very different lives\u2014come through our doors. Here, before anything else, we learn how to be together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vamoss Home is a space where our stance and intentions are respected and sincerely supported by those who live here. Anyone who lives here becomes a part of this home through their contribution. We see Vamoss Home as a gift given to all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we believe in personal growth, in cultivating awareness, and in human relationships that can deepen\u2014relationships that can grow, and help one another grow. We experience this change together, we know the taste of sharing it, and we live its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From those who live in our home, we expect care for certain values and principles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As much as possible, unconditional and non-judgmental love and respect\u2014for oneself and for all beings and things, living or non-living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect for privacy, life rhythms, choices, and dietary needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sense of equality and justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open and direct communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freedom of ideas and thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal development, healing, and awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sense of social and existential responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active and healthy living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple, ecological, and also aesthetic solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability and honesty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in weekly meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear stance toward addictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A firm stance against violence, swearing, and discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing through work, help, and what we share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking joy in the responsibilities that come with community life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering both mind and labor to help Vamoss grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking initiative for different methods and interesting solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Openness and curiosity toward change and life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A felt sense of contributing to the whole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The joy of supporting one\u2019s environment \/ the circle one belongs to, and of being in service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We listed these values and approaches to protect the peaceful, harmonious, and growth-oriented functioning of our home. We have seen that practicing them brings benefit and beauty to all of us\u2014and we believe it will continue to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if we sometimes fail at some of them\u2026 may we be well anyway. (:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as we remain in love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Accommodation \u2014 Our Home<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is our home\u2014the one that was meant to begin as a very, very simple little house, and then, with the support of our family and friends, became something beautifully made. It gave me my first true \u201chow a house is built\u201d experience. We designed the plan and built it ourselves. From start to finish, we constructed it with friends and a few workers\u2014without using electricity or machines. Along the way, we had to learn (and do) a little bit of everything: architecture, infrastructure engineering, contracting, labor, apprenticeship, carpentry. It was a wonderful process, and my respect for these professions grew immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our home is quite special: it has large windows and is filled with light. We hold a powerful view facing Apu Pachatusan. The house stays warm both day and night\u2014something not often seen in the Valley (thanks to the big windows and the stove). We have a very large garden, and there are only a few houses nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built entirely with natural materials, the floors are wooden throughout. The rooms, the living area, and the bathroom all offer beautiful views. We also have a dishwasher. The kitchen is fully equipped. The lighting is soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The house is detached and single-storey. It includes 3 bedrooms and a living room, with a total area of 100 square meters. It can host up to 8 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have two baby high chairs, a children\u2019s table, and children\u2019s stools\u2014so it is well-suited for families with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rental rates:<\/strong> $120\/day, $720\/week, $1,800\/month (USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Accommodation \u2014 Tent \/ Caravan<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to come and camp with your caravan or a tent, you are most welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My wife is someone who cycled here all the way from Mexico, and as a family we truly love camping\u2014and we love campers. We\u2019re here to support all your needs: water, electricity, internet, and anything else essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caravan parking fees: $15\/day, $90\/week, $345\/month (USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we provide your tent, sleeping bag, and mat, the per-person rate is the same as the caravan parking fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you bring your own gear and set up camp, we charge $10 per person per day, $60 per week, $230 per month (USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Food<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are welcome to use our fully equipped kitchen at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to receive meals from us, we charge 35 soles per meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food matters deeply to us. We use the highest-quality ingredients, and we serve meals at the same standard we feed our own children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All meals are prepared in accordance with your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Breakfast<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 or 3 village eggs, cooked however you like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Andes\u2019 lightly salted white cheese, and a local regional gouda-style cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A goat cheese similar to tulum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic village butter made from the milk of cows living near Ausangate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pure honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A local tea remarkably similar to the black tea grown on Turkey\u2019s Black Sea coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee made from beans we buy from an organic coffee farm run by a family we know\u2014and roast ourselves here (or herbal teas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wonderful German-style sourdough bread made by our neighbor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beets, carrots, cucumber, and avocado dressed with olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peru\u2019s surprisingly good green olives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange juice (every other day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oats with fruit and nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Lunch &amp; Dinner<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use quinoa, amaranth, brown rice, quinoa pasta, and fresh vegetables. We cook using only coconut oil, olive oil, and pure butter. Yogurt and salads\u2014often enriched with produce from our own garden\u2014are also part of our menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who eat meat: We mostly cook our meals in bone broth. Our protein options include local trout, village chicken, and alpaca and beef from high altitudes\u2014animals raised peacefully and without injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Community Life?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes\u2014many people come to Peru with an intention to step slightly outside their comfort zone, to look at life from a different angle, to take lessons and bring them back into their own lives. They come to meet people, to live a journey with substance, and to gather real experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pueblo Vamoss is more than a place to stay\u2014it is a shared living space. Those who stay here live both in their own rhythm and private space, and also within a field of sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This organized space is designed to support everyone in joining community life with ease, and in contributing naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who stay with us mid- or long-term, we do expect them to take responsibility for some of the communal tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communal tasks may include: carpentry; garden and vegetable patch work; tidying shared areas; spending time with the children (if that kind of relationship forms naturally); supporting the mothers in the community; offering an organized knowledge-sharing session on a topic you love; or hosting an activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, we get to taste something that community life brings\u2014an old, half-forgotten sense of togetherness that is now being remembered again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you do not wish to support any tasks, please tell us in advance. Your process may not allow it\u2014and we understand. In that case, volunteers will do those tasks. And in return, one other thing is gently expected: that you offer something back, in your own way\u2014by supporting another good initiative one day; by bringing small gifts for the volunteers; by offering a thank-you to the volunteer house and to Vamoss in exchange for the support you received\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Life at Vamoss<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our home\u2014and the Sacred Valley itself\u2014can be extraordinary places for transformation and change. For that reason, as those who live at Vamoss, we take responsibility for our attitudes, our tone, and the way we relate to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the house is not only a meeting place but also a place of production and sharing, we\u2019d like to share the way we \u201chold the space,\u201d and a few areas we care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Productivity<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When it\u2019s work time, it matters to work: to produce, to take on tasks, to finish what we start\u2014to not fall into laziness. (In Inca and Quechua culture, there are said to be three sins: lying, stealing, and laziness.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before starting a task, we ask for input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We aim to do every task with care, and we complete it\u2014or ensure that it is completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On days we can\u2019t begin with love, we move with responsibility\u2014and we trust that love will meet us once the task is done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A task doesn\u2019t end until the work, the materials we used, and the space we worked in are left even cleaner and more orderly than we found them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shared \/ Personal Spaces<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We don\u2019t keep personal belongings in shared spaces, nor shared items in personal spaces for long periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who create an alcoholic or smoky environment in shared spaces meet their need quietly\u2014without making it conspicuous, and without trying to \u201cexpand the circle\u201d around it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone has their own diet. We respect each other\u2019s diet and private space\u2014and beyond that, we support it. You may offer; you do not insist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kitchen<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully equipped. You can cook and eat as you wish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And of course, we keep it clean. (:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We label personal items with \u201cPrivado.\u201d We do not use \u201cPrivado\u201d items\u2014 even for a shared meal\u2014without asking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; iv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trash &amp; Recycling<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room and kitchen trash goes into the blue bin in front of the workshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trash bags are under the kitchen counter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t throw away reusable materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We always take out trash bagged, and we replace bags neatly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic waste goes into the kitchen\u2019s organic bin; when full, it goes to compost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee, tea, and mate leftovers go to the base of the flowers\u2014it enriches the soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used batteries and glass bottles are collected separately\u2014thank you for checking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truly-paper waste is collected separately and burned in the outdoor fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; v.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Laundry &amp; Cleaning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The washing machine is in the downstairs bathroom; it can be used anytime there is enough laundry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural detergent is right next to it; one full spoon is enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We usually use QuickWash and hang laundry on the garden lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rooms are handed over clean by Vamoss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each of us is responsible for our own room and linens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After using the shared bathroom, we check the shower, toilet, and sink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t let dishes pile up in rooms. We wash personal dishes as soon as we bring them into the kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The house is cleaned once a week by Vamoss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Water&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our taps run with mountain water from Chuecamayo. After filtering, we can drink it directly\u2014may it nourish you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our infrastructure is based on a bio-digester system. This means we only put what comes from our bodies into the drains. Because of this, we live organically and do not use chemical detergents in the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have hot water 24 hours a day (including the kitchen).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may take a few minutes for hot water to reach the tap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As throughout South America, we do not throw any trash into the toilet\u2014including toilet paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need towels, as with everything, please feel free to ask.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Air<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At sunrise, we open the windows and invite fresh, warm air inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the evening sun passes behind the mountain, we keep all windows and room doors closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During or after a shower, we open the bathroom window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We keep the mosquito screens closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the wood stove is burning inside, all windows and doors remain closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; viii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fire<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before lighting a fire, we make sure no window or door is left open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We do not put anything into the stove other than wood (no trash, cigarette butts, seeds, paper, plastic, ash).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We use the stove\u2019s ash to make soap, so we don\u2019t use paper to start the fire. We begin it with eucalyptus kindling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We light the stove with the air intake open; once it catches, we keep the intake low. (The air intake is just above.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the outdoor fire spot, we can burn non-plastic trash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewood is included in the shared fund; when appropriate, we can take wood from the woodpile as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If we lit an outdoor fire, we secure it before leaving: we extinguish flames, spread out embers, pour water if there\u2019s wind, and tidy the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We never leave any fire unattended\u2014even a candle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fire extinguisher is right at the entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soil<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We try to give the earth the value it deserves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re interested, please reach out. If not, at least support with watering. You\u2019ll see\u2014it\u2019s good for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re unsure, please ask before pruning, harvesting, or similar actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201cNefs\u201d in us loves bringing everything into the garden; we keep the garden clean and orderly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t place metal tools (axe, shears) on the grass so they don\u2019t rust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; x.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nefs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A beautiful dog who lives with us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our baby is born March 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He happily joins our walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t feed him raw meat. He eats once a day, around 5\u20136 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His food is stored in a bucket at the entrance of the house above; his bowl is on the veranda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We place his food in his bowl. You can fill the red cup in the bucket to the top. We don\u2019t feed him from our own pots or dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We treat him like a person: we talk, we explain. Even when loving him, we don\u2019t hurt him, and we don\u2019t force him into anything. We never hit him\u2014under any circumstances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We named him \u201cNefs\u201d to remind ourselves that the adjectives we assign often belong to us more than to him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nefs doesn\u2019t like violence, but he may nip sometimes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are walking up toward the mountain or the village center and Nefs is with you, please don\u2019t let him wander off\u2014walk while calling him close (\u201cCome Nefs, come!\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We didn\u2019t train him formally, but when we speak calmly he understands; he knows words like: No, vamos, come, run, espera (wait).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our cats<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We don\u2019t call them names we wouldn\u2019t want said to our own child (like \u201ccrazy,\u201d \u201cmad,\u201d \u201csick\u201d). (\u201cBandit\u201d is allowed.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are cats\u2014affection on their terms, in their timing (usually slow and gentle).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We try not to disturb them, and we don\u2019t treat animals as toys or entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If their bowl is empty, fill a handful from the food stored under the stairs. If the water bowl is empty, you\u2019ll know\u2014they\u2019ll complain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t allow them inside the house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First to wake, last to sleep<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the mornings, we boil water in a pot and fill the thermos; if possible, we tidy up a little.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At night, before sleeping, we turn off all lights and the sound system; we clear the tables, wish Nefs good night, give him water, and secure the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it looks like it may rain, we check outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xiii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We usually listen to music on portable speakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it feels appropriate, we can change the music freely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We can make sound and music between 8 am and 9 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t turn the volume up unnecessarily, and we don\u2019t stay on the same genre for too long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We honor the value of a circle formed for making music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xiv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technology&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In our early years, the village\u2019s only internet provider would shut the connection off at night; now we have 24-hour connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wi-Fi password: ElMensajeeselAmor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In shared spaces, we go online only briefly. We don\u2019t spend long stretches in common areas with a phone in hand or a laptop on the lap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As long as we are using devices to work, of course we may use them anywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t leave computers or devices in shared spaces; we keep them in our rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our responsibilities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each room has shelves, a desk, a chair, and a desk lamp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If we damage something, we report it and arrange replacement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toilet paper, hand soap, dish detergent, firewood, and laundry detergent are included in the shared fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot drinks are always available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you for using incense holders for incense, candle holders for candles, and ashtrays for ash. (:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xvi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shopping<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice something missing at home, you can write it in the WhatsApp group\u2014or you can buy it yourself and let us know. To learn what to buy, where, and at what price, please reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xvii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Children &amp; Babies at Vamoss<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parents share their parenting approach and anything they want others to be mindful of whenever they feel it\u2019s needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We meet this with the highest respect and care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is a child under two nearby, or a child who is sleeping, we are especially attentive in our movements and volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We listen to children. We explain things to them. We take them seriously. We learn with them. We play with them. (:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children are not the \u201ccenter\u201d of our community\u2014and yet, yes, they are at its center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Without checking with the parents, children should not be given any packaged foods; sugary foods; foods containing dairy; foods containing pork; or foods containing gluten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Without the parents\u2019 knowledge, no one leaves the village.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; xviii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Let\u2019s Make This Clear<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It feels to us that Vamoss has emerged\u2014above all\u2014for people who can sense their intention, choose to walk that path, honor the diet they have committed to, and show full respect for (and even support) the diets of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please do not talk in the house about \u201cdifferent types of getting high,\u201d altered states, or drugs. And if you absolutely must speak about such things, try not to carry the topic through life in those words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ten years, the only \u201cwarnings\u201d on the wall of Vamoss Home were these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please do not download online. This type of connection is limited in Peru (:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please smoke your joint in privacy so that you can take its responsibility and you do not invade people\u2019s privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yes, our house is great but do not forget to go outside. There are great paths to walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to our hearts, we know that what we are looking for, is neither on internet, nor what we consume, nor inside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>What Can You Do?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how long you stay, there is so much you can do in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you walk just 3 minutes, right behind us there is a beautiful valley\u2014once you enter it, you feel completely cut off from the outside world. Walking in this canyon (which is also where our water comes from) is deeply nourishing. The flock of parrots you may see flying over Vamoss also lives here. Filled with fruit trees and bee-eaters, this valley leads us\u2014within 15\u201320 minutes\u2014to a waterfall. Beyond the waterfall, the terrain doesn\u2019t allow us to climb much higher. For us, this special waterfall is a perfect place to breathe, reset, and set intentions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 4\u20135 minute walk through the fields brings you to a wonderful bird-watching house\u2014an entirely organic space created by a local friend, and a frequent gathering point for many types of bee-eaters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a 1-hour walk in a lovely landscape\u2014through forest paths and alongside the water canal\u2014you can reach San Salvador.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019d like to walk to Pisac, taking the dirt road that passes from the entrance of our land takes about 2.5 hours, and offers truly beautiful views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have a gigantic rose tree that gives over 200 roses each time. You can enjoy them\u2014especially from the bathtub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have a scooter you can use to reach San Salvador or Pisac. You can add fuel and take it. The keys are at the entrance of Vamoss Home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have many musical instruments you can enjoy (with care!): santur, djembe, didgeridoo, guitar, ukulele, bendir, Peruvian caj\u00f3n, harmonicas, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We have firewood\u2014you can light a fire. (:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also visit some beautiful friends around us and learn so much: WilkaRoca, Apitusan, Pacha, Lumethos.(LINK to Our Circle in the Valley)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>What We Consume at Vamoss<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We purchase many essentials in bulk\u2014spices, firewood, olive oil, coconut oil, cacao, coca, coffee, organic detergent, and various teas. If you need anything, you can let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are items from the list below that you\u2019d like us to source for you, please message us in advance. For some foods, 1\u20132 days notice is enough; for others, we may need 7\u201310 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pantry &amp; Staples (available on request)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green olives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aloe vera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cane sugar powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coconut sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many types of kombucha (drink)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water kefir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milk kefir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maple syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cartons of almond \/ coconut \/ oat milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canned coconut cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dairy &amp; Breakfast Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh cow\u2019s milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carton pasteurized milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andes kashar-style cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goat cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Village chicken eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butter (for cooking)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butter (for breakfast)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peanut butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cashew butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pistachio butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very good olive oil produced in Peru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excellent coconut oil produced in Peru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proteins (Fish &amp; Meat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fresh trout species very similar to salmon (averages ~2 kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same trout, smoked (made by a friend\u2014legendary in flavor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular trout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alpaca meat (raised high in the mountains, fed only on grass)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Village chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Village poultry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beef tenderloin (exceptionally tender)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marrow-rich bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra-quality ground beef<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frozen hamburger patties from Argentine &amp; Uruguayan Angus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flours &amp; Grains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whole wheat flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quinoa flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corn flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banana flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yuca flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polenta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maca flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teas, Cacao, Coffee &amp; Leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clove-cinnamon tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very fresh chuncho cacao<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organic coffee (fresh or roasted)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentine mate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anise tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chamomile tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lemongrass tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amber flower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coca leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh Herbs &amp; Greens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curly lettuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romaine lettuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Munya (Andean mountain thyme)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rosemary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thyme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arugula<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parsley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cilantro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broccoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avocado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cauliflower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tree tomato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yuca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cabbage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tomato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cucumber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peppers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beetroot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eggplant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celery stalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh ginger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh turmeric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All potato varieties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet potato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zucchini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swiss chard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carrot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lemon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legumes, Grains &amp; Other Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lentils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried peas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quinoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwicha (amaranth)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fava beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quinoa pasta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brown rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chickpeas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popcorn kernels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Semolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bulgur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very fresh, pure chuncho cacao<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bee pollen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nutmeg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wheat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coconut (powder or shredded)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spices &amp; Seasonings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried mint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried thyme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sumac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turmeric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iodized table salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mara\u015f salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black pepper (fine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black pepper (whole)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stevia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cumin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ground cinnamon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whole cinnamon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeds &amp; Add-ons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flaxseed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardamom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sesame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alfalfa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh cacao beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sauces &amp; Vinegars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soy sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grape vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balsamic vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sesame oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fruits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mango<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pineapple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blueberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watermelon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strawberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green grapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red grapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black grapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mandarin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pomegranate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coconut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quince<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fig<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cherimoya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lucuma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pepino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden berry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raspberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nuts &amp; Dried Fruits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walnut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pecan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cashew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roasted cashew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunflower seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hazelnut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roasted hazelnut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried mango<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried pineapple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried ginger (comes with added sugar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brazil nuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden raisins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red raisins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried blueberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Our Bond with the Local Community<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being good neighbors matters to us\u2014deeply. In that spirit, it feels beautiful to carry our responsibilities, to participate in a healthy exchange, and to remain in a respectful relationship with the local community. Maintaining a warm and grounded connection with the people who are native to this land is very important to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please be equally attentive in your own interactions with locals. Mutual respect is, without question, one of the most essential virtues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>10.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Weather<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Peru holds three distinct geographic regions\u2014costa, sierra, selva (coast, highlands, rainforest). Weather shifts depending on where you are and, especially, on altitude. In the tropical belt, when you are in the mountains, the main factor shaping climate is elevation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So: welcome to these tropical lands\u2014offering flavors that can feel unfamiliar to those accustomed to four-season climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To describe the weather where&nbsp;<strong>Vamoss Home<\/strong>&nbsp;stands\u2014at&nbsp;<strong>3,000 meters<\/strong>\u2014we always say this:<br>\u201c<strong>In the morning we live spring, at noon we live summer, in the evening we live autumn, and at night we live winter<\/strong>\u201d (:<br>When you arrive, you\u2019ll see it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, when you come here, be ready for&nbsp;<strong>heat, humidity, soft warm air, cold air, rain, wind<\/strong>\u2014and if your route climbs to&nbsp;<strong>4,000 meters<\/strong>, even the possibility of&nbsp;<strong>snow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And one last detail: especially at high altitude, the sun can be intense and burning\u2014so&nbsp;<strong>sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses <\/strong>become some of our most important travel companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At the latitudes we live in, you can generally expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3,500\u20134,500 meters: about 20\u00b0C in the sun, 15\u00b0C in the shade, and 5\u201310\u00b0C at night. (In July\u2013August, just before sunrise it can drop to -5\u00b0C to 0\u00b0C.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2,500\u20133,500 meters: about 25\u00b0C in the sun, 20\u00b0C in the shade, and 10\u201315\u00b0C at night. (In July\u2013August, pre-dawn can fall to 5\u00b0C, even 0\u00b0C.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1,500\u20132,500 meters: about 30\u00b0C in the sun, 25\u00b0C in the shade, and 15\u201320\u00b0C at night. (In July\u2013August, pre-dawn can drop to around 10\u00b0C.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we go lower still, we enter the Amazon Rainforest\u2014a humid region that stays warm year-round. In July and August, it softens slightly, but overall, it has a greenhouse quality throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At altitudes below 1,500 meters\u2014in the Amazon Rainforest\u2014the weather is warm all year and partly rainy; in December\u2013February it becomes very hot and generally rainy. (:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the tropical belt, temperatures do not change dramatically across the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>11.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>The Story of Vamoss<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2012, in the Sacred Valley\u2014where we have lived and worked\u2014we\u2019ve been given a rare chance: to observe both ourselves and the world, without doing any promotional activity, and without needing to rush or worry about money. Over time, this made one thing very clear to us: what kind of service we were actually offering here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With $600 in our pocket, we opened Vamoss Home. Over twelve years, more than a thousand people came and stayed. None of them had even seen a single photo of us online\u2014because we didn\u2019t share anything publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the beginning, our home offered hospitality at very modest standards. Slowly, it evolved. Whatever money entered the house, we always reinvested back into Vamoss Home. Including me (Arda), all volunteers ate and stayed without paying. Throughout those years, we never turned away anyone who wanted to stay but didn\u2019t have money. In this way, Vamoss Home grew stronger in spirit\u2014and also became more beautiful, more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Vamoss Home was founded in the Sacred Valley on 25 May 2013 (the very day the Gezi uprising began), it contained only a few basic kitchen items, a stove, a juicer, and a few sponge mattresses\u2014and there were no other Turks living in the Valley at that time. On our very first night, we fell asleep with a single worry: \u201cWho will ever hear about us, and come all the way here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then, the next day, a message arrived\u2014telling us that a friend was in Cusco and wanted to meet. From there, because those who came invited others, the house was almost always full of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was never a business, because in the end, we were sharing our home. All the tasks and all the matters of the house\u2014this house where we lived, and which, in truth, was never \u201cours\u201d anyway\u2014we handled together. Over the years it became a self-sustaining home. When we moved into our second house a year later, we worked with an even more permanent intention. And again, its beauty came through all of us, together. In every corner of Vamoss Home there is the heart of someone good\u2014their giving, their work, their care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In that time, we also learned how to live together: how to hold a space; how the beauty and productivity of those who arrive can be gently woven into daily life; and how repeating tasks can flow with ease. We learned how to bake bread, make yogurt, sow seeds, make chocolate, and more. The information file we sent to those who wanted to come made the order and rhythm here much easier to hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, we saw something clearly: many people are, in fact, impatient to be part of a gathering like this\u2014to enter a shared field of living and exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Vamoss Home grew into a home with 15 beds, we created a living space in the Sacred Valley\u2014one in continuous growth\u2014and we supported every production and sharing that took place inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now, on our own land, the Vamoss Home we built from zero is once again here\u2014ready to host beautiful sharings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>12.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Useful Information<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegetable garden (bostan):<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome to eat from what grows in our vegetable garden\u2014may we give thanks to Mother Earth and to the hands that tend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Garden: <\/strong>You can enjoy the trampoline; a covered sitting area; a three-person swing and a baby swing; the fire area; and our sun loungers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electricity:<\/strong> Our electricity comes from a private grid. It is cut every 2\u20133 months at most, and the longest outage is usually 4\u20135 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internet<\/strong>: The Wi-Fi modem is located outside the house. We have a strong connection, with speeds that vary between 10\u201315 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parking<\/strong>: You can park your private vehicle in our village. You\u2019ll need to ask us for the entrance key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking to <strong>San<\/strong> <strong>Salvador<\/strong> takes about 25 minutes. We also have a scooter and a bicycle you can use to reach San Salvador or Pisac. The keys are at the entrance of Vamoss Home\u2014you simply need to fuel it and drive carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s easy to call a mototaxi to the entrance of Vamoss: 6 soles during the day, 7 soles at night and on holidays. If you want to go to Pisac by mototaxi, they charge 25 soles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mototaxi<\/strong> <strong>contacts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sra. Janet \u2014 928 645 891<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Mario \u2014 951 716 014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sra. Eliza \u2014 929 367 202<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Xavier \u2014 910 873 839<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Julio \u2014 923 307 672<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Jaime \u2014 973 633 371<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Rudi \u2014 945 241 622<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sr. Jorge \u2014 918 291 843<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also possible to arrange a taxi\u2014though taxis are not commonly used here, so we organize reliable vehicles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In San Salvador (usually our first choices):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dali (927 835 907), Jonathan (987 879 974), Achi (927 284 085), Wilbert Nina (994 830 737)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In<\/strong> <strong>Pisac<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sr. Beltran (984 970 556) can arrange vehicles. Because cars come from Pisac, it takes about 20 minutes for them to arrive\u2014so it\u2019s best to message in advance. Drivers are tourism-service drivers; vehicles are clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> <strong>San<\/strong> <strong>Salvador<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sr. Casimiro (984 482 964) \u2014 an older, sweet man. His car is old, but impeccably clean. A good option for Pisac or nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luis (964 631 493) \u2014 a clean, young driver; requires at least 1 hour notice. You can do longer trips within the Valley with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From across San Salvador Market, buses to Cusco depart every 15 minutes between 5 am and 7 pm. The return buses leave Cusco from Wayna Capac Street, pass along Avenida Cultura, and come to San Salvador via Oropesa and Huacarpay. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also possible to reach Cusco by changing vehicles in Pisac\u2014minibuses pass every 5 minutes and go direct. The travel time is similar, and at some hours it can be even shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need it and if it\u2019s possible, a friend from the community can take you where you\u2019d like to go in our vehicle: a 7+1-seat SUV, Toyota Land Cruiser 4&#215;4. We charge 2 soles per km, which is slightly above local taxi rates in the Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For kitchen shopping and any other needs, if you write directly in the WhatsApp group called \u201cPueblo Vamoss,\u201d organizing together can make everything easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Salvador Market takes place on Sundays. Local aunties sell fresh products\u2014often at better prices than other markets in the Valley. It\u2019s not large, but it\u2019s full of high-altitude locals; a calm, beautiful market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the intersection of Simon Bolivar and Cusco streets\u2014right at the entrance of San Salvador\u2014there\u2019s a market called La Ezquina, where you can buy vegetables, fruit, and other basics. The owner\u2019s name is Fran\u2014a decent man. You can mention that you are Arda\u2019s friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>13.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><em>Where Our Village Is<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our land is located outside the Sacred Valley, about 1 hour from the city of Cusco. Within the Valley, Pisac is about 15 minutes by car, and the village of San Salvador is about 25 minutes away on foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When we look toward the river, we face Pachatusan\u2014one of the most sacred mountains in the region. Its silhouette and scale are truly striking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LINK PHOTO (In the photo, our land sits just beneath the rainbow.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the meeting point of the Sacred Valley and the side valleys that connect into it, there is always a village or a small town. Our land sits right at the mouth of one of these side valleys that opens into the Sacred Valley\u2014but because the point where our side valley meets the Sacred Valley is very narrow, San Salvador was established 2.5 km further ahead from us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stream flowing down from the mountain peaks runs right beside us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no settlement around us\u2014we are in the middle of the fields. If you walk 2 km in either direction from our land, the number of houses you encounter does not exceed the fingers on two hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our village is an excellent place for concentration\u2014writing a book, going into retreat, and similar intentions. If you want to be around people, the village is 10 minutes away by mototaxi, and Pisac is about 20 minutes by car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LINK Google Maps<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Staying in Vamoss If there is a road reaching up the Truth, there needs to be a passenger that looks for himself. If there is an innkeeper hosting passengers, there needs to be Love that puts in order. Hz. 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