Written by:  May Mc’Causland
Narrated by:  May  Mc’Causland y Gustavo Angarita Jr.
Recorded and Postproduced by: Simón Jaramillo de Vinilo Estudio

Hello humans that are already living the expedition. I have compiled some photographs, videos and links from our second day. How we got to Juanchaco and met our hosts through Atanasia Gamboa of the Ebony Women’s Association and that first approach with the Wounnan indigenous people.

I share several links of the recommended routes on the interactive map.

Thank you all for listening and reading.

We are happy to hear from you and we will be attentive to your messages.

See you soon to continue reviewing La Mochila Desgualanga’

How we got to Juanchaco

Sailing to the beach

The role of the Ebony Women

Knowing female empowerment

Our hosts

Wounnan women and craftsman

Sound Journey: Francia's Fight for the Preservation of the Ombligo (Navel)

Listen in the fascinating voice of Gustavo the recreation of the women of Cauca through their Ombligo.

Cauca our guest department

How we relate the department of Cauca with the earth element.

Fun Fact: Cure for Period Cramps

Hear in May’s voice, the healing powers of plants, women must try it!

 

The promises of the Podcast

HOW WE GOT TO JUANCHACO

 We started early at dawn leaving the Buenaventura dock. We all enjoyed the experience of contemplating the sunrise of the Pacific sailing in first class in the Juanchaco ARC of the National Navy.

Boarding the ship

The trip by ship to the naval base of Bahía Málaga

Wonderful sunrise!

My friend and co-director of the expedition Mauricio Gonzalez with our beloved 360

 The delay in Bahía Málaga made us specify the objectives in Juanchaco, goals that we were able to achieve thanks to Sandra Garcés from Fundaproductividad who put us in contact with Atanasia.

Finally the trip on the boat to Juanchaco!

Arrival to Juanchaco

THE ROLE OF THE EBONY WOMEN

LIVE THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE OF THE SECOND DAY OF OUR EXPEDITION

Here you can find the chapter of Logblogs, Characters from the Pacific and the podcast that has to do with the visit to Juanchaco. You have to see it!

I recommend PACIFIC CHARACTERS whit Atanasia Gamboa

I recommend PERSONAJES PACÍFICO making the premise of the next chapter with MARGARITA HURTADO

This is the famous SENDERO DE LA FLOR DEL DUENDE (ELF FLOWER PATH)

 

The Ecological-Mythological path was born from the initiative of more than 20 women who fight for their territory, ancestral knowledge, human rights and the environment. Protecting intangible heritage.

Entrepreneurial women who through myths and legends make the stay of those who visit them a great experience.

PDF SOBRE LA ORGANIZACIÓN Y EL SENDERO
PDF ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE TRAIL

NUESTOS ANFITRIONES

ATANASIA GAMBOA

Social Leader

Member of  Association of Ebony Women of Ladrilleros 

Celphone: +57 317 8757989

Location: Corregiduría 3  Ladrilleros, Buenaventura 

The Association of Ebony Women of Ladrilleros, is led by Atanasia Gamboa  beautiful woman, fighter, and guardian of her traditions. Go and enjoy the company of these lovely women!

Juanchaco continued to delight us with his landscapes, characters and gastronomic delights… Doña Rosalbina Valencia from the restaurant, Miscelanea Doña Rosa, received us, fed us and allowed us to know her space. Thank you Doña Rosa for that delicious chicken soup!

Julia, Cesar y Atanasia donde Doña Rosalbina

 Rosalbina’s home in  Juanchaco

Doña Rosalbina preparing the desired Chicken Soup

ROSALBINA VALENCIA 

Traditional Cook

Member of Association of Ebony Women of Ladrilleros 

 

Celphone:  +57 311 4046670

Location: Juanchaco, Buenaventura

Enjoy the 360º motorcycle experience with Mauricio Gonzalez in Juanchaco

On this trip we took a big step in the APPELLATION OF ORIGIN: COLOMBIAN PACIFIC project, as we achieved the first contact with the indigenous councils. Memorable moment.
In Juanchaco we met Cuarzo Kiro, from the Wounaan native people, present in the Colombian Pacific, a seller of crafts made in werregue

CUARZO KIRO

 Indigenous Craftsman Wounaan

Location: Juanchaco, Buenaventura

Filmmakers at the handicraft stall in Juanchaco

Julia proudly shows her indigenous card

Speaking of our native people, it is admirable how the Misak indigenous people are an example to follow, since they achieve dialogue between ancestral knowledge and contemporary medicine through the IPS Mama Dominga Hospital in Silvia, Cauca.

Get to know this initiative that has been in Cauca for more than 20 years (Article in Spanish):
Mama Dominga, inherited and learned knowledge  

Do you know about the OMBLIGAR tradition?

Does this tradition exist in your communities? What is it called in your country? If you know or have had experiences around this topic, write to us, send us messages.

 

Go through the traditional Midwifery route on the interactive map, so you know where you can find an experienced midwife or midwife if you want to give birth in the Colombian Pacific and also know places to eat something typical and delicious.

In this map you can find the routes of midwifery and festivities

Check on this map the delicious places of typical food of the Pacific.

At 4 in the afternoon we boarded a boat to return to Bahía Málaga from Juanchaco. Those sunsets were amazing. Judge by yourself!

And that’s how Buenaventura received us on our second day of expedition

JOURNEY SOUND

The fight of Francia Márquez for preserve her Ombligo

Francia Márquez, Afro-Colombian social leader who led the march of 130 women and young people from Cauca to Bogotá to draw attention to the complaints made to the government. They walked for 10 days, 350 kilometers between mountains. They protested for 22 days and settled in front of the Ministry of the Interior.

This mobilization was one of the reasons for her fight against illegal mining to be recognized with the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize.

Francia Márquez in Suarez, Cauca

CAUCA OUR GUEST DEPARTMENT

We have identified CAUCA as the EARTH element. This is its symbol within the Appellation of Origin: Colombian Pacific. the reason is told by Gustavo´ in the podcast.

In your cultures, how do you bury and mourn your people? Do you know about Arrullos and Alabaos? Tell us.

FUN FACT

about the allied plant to soothe menstrual cramps

Listen to us on the podcast and find out which ones can help us today. And if you have more natural tips, send us messages.

Some links in this regard (articles in Spanish): 

 

PRESENTACIÓN EN PDF SOBRE PARTERÍA
PDF PRESENTATION ABOUT MIDWIFERING

¿QUÉ ES LA PARTERÍA?
WHAT IS MIDWIVING?

CANTOS Y ALABAOS DEL PACÍFICO, MÚSICA NEGRA PARA LA VIDA Y LA MUERTE
SONGS AND PRAISES OF THE PACIFIC, BLACK MUSIC FOR LIFE AND DEATH

ALABAOS «SALGAN RÍOS DE MIS OJOS» SEGUNDA PARTE
PRAISE «RIVERS GET OUT OF MY EYES» PART TWO

YO SOY TIEMPO DE JUNTANZA
I AM THE TIME TO JOIN US 

Learn about the Buenaventura Expedition here

Many stories to share

Appellation of Origin: Colombian Pacific

This is our transmedia project that has been weaving year after year

Infinite thanks for reading and listening, I hope you continue to carry LA MOCHILA DESGUALANGA’ with us, see you in the next chapter!

 

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