For my children: Ocean, Jodie, and Mili. And with thanks to Donna, Andy, Leticia, Ram, and Howard, the case for the sane. Outcome inevitable and now a trail of truth back to the ocean.

R. H.

For my daughters, Katie and Elizabeth. And with appreciation and thanks to Peter Cloudsley for his assistance and support in preparing this book. Also to my friend and colleague Leo Rutherford, for his encouragement.

H. C.

We also thank the maestros we have worked and studied with and who are mentioned in this book: Artidoro Aro Cardenas, Guillermo Arevalo, Javier Arevalo, Doris Rivera Lenz, Juan Navarro, Loulou Prince, and our jungle guides and interpreters: Gerlo in Peru, and Jacqui in Haiti. We appreciate your time and energy in sharing ceremonies with us and in putting up with our endless questions and interviews.