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Last night, after leaving Nevada many hours earlier, we drew into Park City, Utah, to the home of Charmian Wright. Charmian is one of North America’s leading camel veterinarians. Sage and Phoenix disembarked the trailer and we led them around … Continue reading →

Our view of animals is limited by our view of ourselves.

The North American Sacred Camel Ceremony soon begins…. A couple of days ago I felt a subtle but clear shift in Sage and Phoenix. They’re sensing the changes coming in their lives… Our May 10 departure approaches, with plans and … Continue reading →

May 10, 2012. Early morning… Sage and Phoenix boldly step into their trailer for the seven day journey across the breadth of North America…

My good friend, Coal, died recently (Feb 23). He was hit by a truck. Not pretty. Coal was about 13 years old, living a good life here among the camels. Never my ‘pet’ he was always his own man. I … Continue reading →

The February 4 Sacred Camel Ceremony was attended by a small group of people and two camels. The rest of the herd came and went, or stayed further afield. Peaceful Baba took up his position for the ceremony opening, but … Continue reading →

The Fear-No-More Project Honoring the Sacred in All Life

“Anthropologists have found that the single most important act for community-building is the reciprocity in gift exchanges.  

The first 2012 Sacred Camel Ceremony occurred on Saturday January 7 at 11am. This ceremony was the fifth we’ve done, each one seeing progressively fuller camel participation.

During last weekend’s Sacred Camel Ceremony most of the camels remained far across the field, grazing or chewing their cud. After a time Peaceful Baba, Everest and Barack made their way down to the ceremony area where a group of … Continue reading →

Dear Sage and Phoenix, After months of searching we’ve finally found you a wonderful new home. If you were in the wild your parent herd would soon be sending you away over the hills to find life on your own. … Continue reading →