I felt Mother Aya calling about two years and a half ago. I pondered, researched, and pondered some more. Initially, I planned to go to Peru, but than the pandemic came, so I was happy to discover APL Journeys, to see that there were (seemingly, I was still unsure...) genuine Ayahuasca retreats so close to me. I was aware this was a huge journey, so I was happy to remove the challenges of the jungle in a far away country, to go gently in my first Ayahuasca retreat and APL was the perfect choice. What a blessing to find such a remarkable team, Boris, Amanda and Sasha, a trio full of devotion to the healing process, of wisdom (don’t be deceived by their youth) and kindness! I felt I was in such safe, capable hands, and I was gently reassured along the way. And then there was our Shaman, Roman, who I initially I found a bit serious and detached, later to find out what a great, great, protector he is, so warm, playful, with the most delightful sense of humour, full of wise parables and insights. What an honour to meet him, the guides, and my beloved wayfarers! I have only comeback home a couple of days ago and I know for sure I will repeat more journeys with them in the years to come!