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1. Mapache

   Posted May 11, 2010 at 10:43 AM

   ¡Gracias por esta nota! Nuestras madres siembran la semilla y de nosotros depende seguir cultivando el amor hacia el planeta. Un abrazo!
2. Tami Brunk

   Posted May 14, 2010 at 9:09 AM

   I love this story, and feeling like I know Medina now. I hope that these projects continue to receive support, and that the people in the villages become engaged in the process of restoration, so it can be sustainable long term. Truly there is this dilemma–change takes time, but we have no time to spare!
3. Tami Brunk

   Posted May 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

   I love all the quotes from the youth–beautiful to see that Martin and Carmina can create a context for all of them to do something proactive, to nourish and grow their passion for the earth and the “little ones.” This sounds like a group that is in it for the long haul. Many blessings and prayers for them!
4. laurie pfeifer

   Posted May 25, 2010 at 4:17 AM

   hey there, this is laurie in beaumont tx. working on getting you here.
5. Toni Rahman

   Posted May 26, 2010 at 12:52 AM

   Thank you for sharing this. It needs to be said, to be heard, and you’ve done it beautifully, Lorraine.
6. JT

   Posted May 27, 2010 at 6:56 PM

   Nifty….how do I get there..?
7. Tracy Barnett

   Posted May 27, 2010 at 7:58 PM

   Thanks for asking. From Quetzaltenango/Xela, Guatemala’s second-largest city, you have two choices: catch a “chicken bus” at the Terminal that’s heading in the direction of Reu or Amazatenango, and ask them to drop you at Las Cumbres. That will be a very colorful experience and it will set you back about 75 cents. Or if it’s convenience you’re looking for, take a taxi – I’m not sure but it probably wouldn’t cost more than $10.
8. Carmen Perez

   Posted May 28, 2010 at 4:09 AM

   Excelent article! Congratulations to the tourism companies like Las Cumbres y Adrenalina Tours seeking to be more sustainable in their operations and helping people to travel in a more sustainable way as well as contributing to save the forest, the biodiversity, the cultures, and finally the planet!!!! As a responsible guatemalan, I would like to see more companies interested in the Sustainable Tourism Certification Program….
9. Hank Estrada

   Posted May 30, 2010 at 1:07 AM

   Tracy, your heart and your compassion is so strong and so from your heart, that I can just imagine what you heard and felt as the children told their stories to you. You have a gift, that makes everyone you come in contact with, feel so safe and know that they can share their feelings with you. As always I enjoy your travels afar and feel as if I am there with you. Be safe and take care.
10. JOY!

    Posted May 30, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    I filmed an interview about this highway with a Huichol friend in April 2008, I would like to do a followup for Banderasnews.com that includes this extremely comprehensive, thoroughly excellent story.

    I am also interested in writing other articles that will help the Huichol, can you direct me to what might be most beneficial?
11. Eric Lilius

    Posted June 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Gomier makes great soy ice cream.
12. Tracy Barnett

    Posted June 2, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Mmm, sounds great. I´ll have to try that next time I´m in town!
13. Chuck haren

    Posted June 3, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    I have had the pleasure of sampling many of the great foods that Ras Gomier has made over the years. Don’t miss the chance to stop by his place! You will not regret it!!
    thanks and praises. Chuck haren.
14. Noe

    Posted June 4, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    What tradegy is still in this world. It is hard to believe that so many have so little.
15. Tami Brunk

    Posted June 7, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    My heart goes out to these families, to these communities. Thank you for sharing their stories Tracy, it is so hard to see, but truly in la kesh–they are us, we are them.

    Here in the US as well, with all of our privilege, we have not created systems to help each other in times of crisis. many prayers and much love, and I love that the Virgin was there. Spiritual support is so important now too.
16. maria

    Posted June 7, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Todo mi respeto “” al pueblo de San Lucas Tolimán, gente y es Su Muy Trabajadora sabran Salir de esta dificil Prueba Con la Ayuda de Dios. Su caacidad de Organización y Esfuerzo tesonero seran Una Vez Más La Muestra de Este pueblo luchador.su caacidad de Organización y Esfuerzo tesonero seran Una Vez Más La Muestra de Este pueblo luchador.
17. Tami Brunk

    Posted June 8, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    woo hoo!! I love this story. This is why I love the permaculturists of the world–they bring hope in a very tangible way, to the enormous issues caused by our backwards modern culture. The chinampas are a beautiful antidote in my imagination and in the world for the flooding and erosion that has created so much pain.
    Thank you Tracy!
18. Albert Bates

    Posted June 9, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Real Nice, Tracy. I’d like to get there next year, after our MMRF permaculture course in Belize. Almost got there this year, but it was a bit too far for the time we had. Thanks for the preview!
19. Tami Brunk

    Posted June 18, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    My prayers and thoughts are with these men, women, and little ones who are standing strong as the last true resistance against destruction of some of the most vital life systems on our planet. Their work is for all of us, and for the grandchildren. The work that we, the consuming nations must do to support them is to personally and collectively support greater localization of resources, learn to live abundantly with a smaller ecological (and social) footprint, and do all we can to pressure our political leaders and the corporations to stop pillaging and polluting the earth. May change come speedily!
20. Jon

    Posted June 18, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you so much for writing this article and spreading the word about QT and EDELAC!
21. Marion

    Posted June 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Rosa María:

    Felicidades por los proyectos que está impulsando. Convencer y después mover las poblaciones más necesitadas no es fácil. Estaré pendiente de sus éxitos (estoy segura de que serán muchos) y le deseo todo lo mejor en los proyectos futuros. Bendiciones y, como dirán en inglés, “Keep up the good work!”
22. Roberto Lediger

    Posted June 21, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Hola Rosa Maria

    Estoy te acuerdo con nuestro alcalde Angel unos 10 o 0 chicas como tu seria lo maximo y quiero una para la TURISURP.
    Nice article Tracy, thanks.
23. Michael Estill

    Posted June 22, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    Que excelente articulo. El mundo necesita mas lideres como Rosa Maria que considera la sociedad como parte del medio ambiente. Siguiendo este modelo nos ofrezca lo mejor camion para proteger la naturaleza y resolver problemas sociales en el futuro y debe ser incluido en el pensamiento de mas organizaciones.
24. Roberto Lediger

    Posted June 22, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    This is a very good article Tracy. Excellent pictures, too.

    Carole DeVine
    Finca Ixobel
    Poptun, Peten
25. armando fraatz

    Posted June 28, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Gracias por compatir y felicidades y yo estoy seguro que con la fuerza que tienes y con mucha energia todo lo que haces es muy bueno que bonito proyecto un abrazo
26. Steve Dudenhoefer

    Posted June 28, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Felicitaciones Rosa María y todo el equipo de ProPeten por su gran labor a favor de las comunidades ancestrales del Peten y su ambiente!
27. Abimael Reynoso

    Posted June 29, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Felicito a Rosa María Chan y a ProPetén por el trabajo de excelente que están haciendo con los grupos de base. Adelante!!!
28. Selvin Reyes

    Posted June 29, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Interesante artículo y muy bien elaborado. Felicitaciones a todo el equipo de Fundación Propeten por esta firme lucha a favor de los menos favorecidos y por la búsqueda de soluciones prácticas a la problemática ambiental del Petén.
29. Juan Carlos Reinoso

    Posted June 29, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Muchas Felicidades Rosa Marìa y al excelente esfuerzo que hace todo el equipo de ProPetèn, estas son las cosas que se necesitan divulgar y que necesitamos promover para que la gente vea y apoye la sostenibilidad de nuestros recursos naturales y de la economìa comunitaria de Petèn.
30. MARCO VINICIO BARRIOS

    Posted June 29, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Felicitaciones, muy buen trabajo, ojalá tus ideales puedan ser compartidos por muchas comunidades y que puedas hacer efectivos tus sueños.
    Un abrazo.
31. Rosa Maria Chan

    Posted June 29, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Muchas gracias a todos y todas por sus comentarios y percepciones, las cuales dan mas animo para seguir trabajando con muncha energia por un desarrollo verdadero que no compita contra el ambiente.
32. Carmen Perez de Santizo

    Posted June 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Felicitaciones a Rosa María y a todo ProPetén por todos los éxitos alcanzados, estoy segura habrán muchos más!!

    Tracy, very nice article, thank you for being interested in Guatemala, its forest and its people!
33. Luis Josè Hernàndez

    Posted July 1, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Felicidades a ProPetén y su Directora!!! Es bueno ver y leer las cosas positivas y buenas que se hacen en este país y en nuestro departamento… Sigan adelante… !!!
34. dennis howard

    Posted July 5, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    breath taking landscape and the people are so humble.give our love to all
35. Tracy Barnett

    Posted July 5, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks so much for the nice comment! I will be sure to pass it along. They are indeed lovely, resilient and very committed people, and it was such a pleasure to visit with them.
36. Hai Talaro

    Posted July 8, 2010 at 2:32 AM

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37. JT

    Posted July 13, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    TB:
    An especially wrenching story/history for me!!
    jt
38. Tami Brunk

    Posted July 13, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Wow–these beautiful mapaches inspire me so much! I love that they used adversity and their first failed attempt as fuel to find more creative solutions. That they are tapping into the resilience and playfulness of the Mapache as a model is brilliant, as is the focus on beauty and sharing with neighbors with the Calendar project. Thank you so much for sharing!
39. Lorraine

    Posted August 17, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful — isn’t it a totally amazing feeling to be with all that possitive energy?

    Looking forward to you sharing more!
40. Tami Brunk

    Posted August 22, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Oh I love to hear all about all of this! It seems to me that the Forum truly has had a profound impact across Latin America. There is great power in bringing together visionary people who are making change so they can celebrate and share strategies. Change can be festive AND effective!
41. Noah Myers

    Posted August 29, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    What a wonderful community! It’s shows that people uniting in collective living and local trade really can provide an alternative to the abyss that face many Mexican small farmers in the face of NAFTA and supposed “modernization” of agriculture. Let’s hope they can survive and project their example.
42. Miin

    Posted August 29, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    What an amazing place! And an amazing article. Tracy, you continue to blow my mind How did we manage to miss this one? Next time, here’s hoping. Hope that all is wonderful where you are, we’re probably going to be in Mexico for two more months! Lots of hugs, Miin
43. Hank Estrada

    Posted September 1, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    You go girl. There you are again, getting the answer directly! Keep up the great work you are doing and most of all be safe. As always I enjoy reading your adventures and your points of view. Your openness to issues is your true gift. Take care my friend.

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