Jungle Tripping

In the fourth programme, Chris and Xand live with the Asháninka, the indigenous people of the rainforests of Peru. The Asháninka have been a people under siege since the days of the Spanish conquistadors, and current threats include those from oil companies, drug traffickers, colonists, illegal lumberers and illegal road builders. Even ‘benevolent’ individuals and organisations such as missionaries and conservation groups are having a negative impact on this beleagured nation. During their time in the rainforest, the van Tullekens learn about the ways of Asháninka healing and Shamanistic beliefs, including the powers of ayahuasca.