Open letter--

        The Andean Explorers Foundation & Ocean Sailing Club has announced it is
 about
to
undertake its long-planned sea voyage, a 'round-the-world expedition that will
take all of seven
seasons.

        They have been diligently planning this expediton for ten years. Once th
eir
twin-hulled
research vessel is completed, the seven-year voyage will commence. In fact, at
the time of this
writing, construction of the vessel is underway in Peru. Completion of the
75-foot ship, based on
ancient Peruvian and Polynesian designs, is expected in six to eight months.

        After months of work with the Peruvian government, it has been resolved
through the
Institute of Culture that the proposed sea expedition of the AEF&OSC is of
national interest to
Peru. This means that they have complete and full collaboration of government
institutions, which
is essential to the expedition's success.

        In actuality, the sea expedition is an extension of their many land
explorations in Peru.
As you may know from previous reports, the glyph-signs they uncovered in the
large metropolis of
Gran Vilaya, Peru, indicate that contact by means of the sea in ancient times
among cultures of
the Old and New Worlds was possible -- cultures that would include those of
Egypt, Israel, India,
Japan, Oceania and China, among others.

        Not only will they be able to study old sea routes, but once in port, th
ey
will undertake
comprehensive studies by which to increase our knowledge of social, economic
and religious
endeavors of ancient cultures. Naturally, they are on the track of information
which has been
lost down through the centuries. They feel this newfound knowledge will throw
light upon the
concepts of cultrual exchange between the Old and New Worlds.

        The sea expedition was announced at the Annual Awards Dinner of the AEF&
OSC
this past
OCtober 12th, and was approved by the Board of Directors with unanimous consent
of all members in
attendance. They are currently seeking sponsors who would like to participate
in the journey.

        If you are interested in participating in this once-in-a-lifetime opport
unity
please
contact Belinda Chavin at (702)348-1818 or fax to (702)853-0858. E-mail
inquires to
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