“Ok, we have the set-up established to support reforestation with water-retention landscaping. Now we can plant the trees on your land,” I said. “But now I’m broke,” was the landowner’s reply. Our response was to raise some money with a theatrical art auction and dance party. The Yupaichani Network was born! In the Quechua language, Yupaichani means “Thank you, Pachamama”. Pachamama includes the Earth, the Sky, the Cosmos and all of time. Planting trees on El Mirador, above the village of Vilcabamba.
