Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley - Part One

Haunting music performed and composed by Shenkar and Michael Perfitt with photography by Caroline Davies. A brief introduction to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley with an appreciation of the mythology of this region revealed in nature and sculpted by man, Pan and the Cathedrals, the Cathedrals and the Puma - Puma -guardian of Machu Picchu found ever present subtly sculpted into the mountainside of Waynu Picchu. Shenkar - www.myspace.com/shenkarworld
Machu Picchu Inka Terra Hotel: www.inkaterra.com

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Music

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• MachuPicchu
• Peru
• Cusco
• SacredValley
• AndesMountains
• Relaxation
• Shenkar
• Michael
• Caroline
• Davies
• SacredPlaces
• Mythology

[xxxSunbeamxxx]

I have been fascinated with Machu Picchu...and know one day I will visit it. I am not sure why I feel that. Enjoyed watching your video :)

Sunbeam :)

[itsalovelydaytoday]

It is an extraordinary place where a great benevolent spirit is palpable - it is beautiful, it is like heaven on earth...

[Ahbelina]

Hey, This is a very powerful video. You are indeed very talented the combination of the music and the shots.... Was surprised to see The cat in Peru i thought I was in Egypt for a second???? Thank u for posting

[itsalovelydaytoday]

thank you for yours and everyone's appreciation! the cat is the puma. the spirit of the forests and the animals is very important to the mythology and creation story of this region (as in all ancient cultures i.e. pre-christian). it is said that cusco is built to honor the puma and you can find diagrams of the city's layout to be very similar. this image of the puma was found in the main square in cusco where the two main cathedrals are.

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[itsalovelydaytoday]

also, waynupicchu, the big mountain behind the ruins of machu picchu is also referenced to the puma - if you look carefully, you can see a face in the mountain, and a body leaning to one side on the right, on the left hand side the smaller hills are in the shape of a bird - a condor. i found the image of the puma in the central plaza of cusco and made a metaphoric overlay connecting ancient and contemporary times - man's physical achievements come and go, but spirit always seems to be alive.

[luoblit]

Thankyou¡¡ This Video is Wonderful¡¡

[Porcelainart1]

Thank you dear friend! This video so beautiful, and the music... I'm enjoyed whatching it. Whit love: Hajni

[1Earth0Karma8]

★★★★★

[kathmandau]

Wonderful work, Caroline!! Music and imagery are both very mystical.

Thank you.

[angeldevotion]

i'm back again, to one of my most favorite videos online! I got goosebumps. This is so deep so, pure and sacred. It is from the beyond and brings, truth, peace and power!

Merry Christmas itsalovelydaytoday.

Hugs!

[airinom]

spectacular and evocative. you have taken me somewhere i can vaguely recall before it dissolves back into the ethers. thanku

[angeldevotion]

very nice video. I totally shaken by the music!

Thanks!

[DivineNatureAwakens]

It's like I am one with this place one with this music and one with this video=)