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Please help us promote cross-cultural understanding and steward the Maya culture and natural resources of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Magic Carpet Rides (MCR) empowers cross-cultural understanding through creating opportunities for cultural immersion and community service in Guatemala. We believe that there is no substitute for rubbing against the skin of our human mosaic to foster the oneness that unites our global family.

In strengthening local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) through management consulting services, MCR also partners with community leaders to protect the watershed of Lake Atitlan, foment economic development, improve education, and preserve the Maya heritage.

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Arthur WheelockArthur Wheelock 09/28/2011 at 10:21 PM ET
    Thank you for the wonderful job you are doing to help the environment and the Mayan people!
  2. Lawrence TaubmanLawrence Taubman 09/01/2011 at 08:57 PM ET
    Markus & Laura and their Magic Carpet Rides are exemplars of how to change the world. If only we could clone them lots of times over, the world would be a better place.
  3. Robert G. NaugleRobert G. Naugle 05/18/2011 at 10:49 PM ET
    "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix This tapestry was acquired in Asheville, NC with Magic Carpet Rides in mind. The love power of MCR that changes every life it touches can change the world. Sending much love and appreciation to you - Markus, Laura, Isabel & Nikko
  4. David C RatcliffeDavid C Ratcliffe 05/17/2011 at 06:22 PM ET
    Love the project and the people even more.
  5. john symonsjohn symons 05/17/2011 at 11:16 AM ET
    Another straw on the old-paradigm camel's back. Celebrate the persistence of the turtle! I miss you!
  6. Diane R BisgeierDiane R Bisgeier 05/17/2011 at 02:17 AM ET
    MCR and the Naugle-Wheelocks are incredible. Magical!
  7. Jami MitchellJami Mitchell 05/16/2011 at 11:41 PM ET
    Thank you for all of the love you bring into the world - what an inspiration you guys are!
  8. Lilian AndersonLilian Anderson 05/16/2011 at 06:10 PM ET
    Thanks to the anonymous donor who will be matching my donation :) Keep up the great work, Markus & Laura. You are an inspiration to many!
  9. liesbet koromzayliesbet koromzay 05/01/2011 at 01:26 PM ET
    I would love to see this beautiful and restored lake someday!
  10. Khristine L HoltermanKhristine L Holterman 04/29/2011 at 11:33 PM ET
    Keep up the great work!
  11. Isabel F TurnerIsabel F Turner 04/27/2011 at 03:05 PM ET
    Thanks for your great work!
  12. Arthur WheelockArthur Wheelock 04/26/2011 at 02:13 PM ET
    What a wonderful program, and what a great project for restoring Lake Atitlan!
  13. Alan HAlan H 04/21/2011 at 05:51 PM ET
    Looking forward to seeing Lake Atitlan glisten. Thank you for making it happen.
  14. Elizabeth M PilnerElizabeth M Pilner 04/18/2011 at 06:24 PM ET
    All our best and love to you three!!
  15. Shana Elyse SilversteinShana Elyse Silverstein 04/18/2011 at 04:36 AM ET
    You both are so amazing; lucky to have you in my life! Keep up the beatiful work!
  16. diana celestediana celeste 04/14/2011 at 06:59 PM ET
    Diana Celeste: Thanks for protecting beautiful Lake Atitlan
  17. Joseph K. GaydosJoseph K. Gaydos 04/14/2011 at 02:33 AM ET
    Keep up the great work!
  18. David H. ZoellerDavid H. Zoeller 04/10/2011 at 06:07 PM ET
    All the best from the Gem of the San Juans!
  19. Rose Ella ConklinRose Ella Conklin 04/09/2011 at 07:04 PM ET
    Thanks for everything you do to make the world a better place, little by little makes you go far!
  20. Kylee EKylee E 04/08/2011 at 03:13 PM ET
    Much respect and positive energy towards your initiatives! Good luck :)
  21. Susan HoffmanSusan Hoffman 04/08/2011 at 10:36 AM ET
    We are excited about all you are doing! Much love!
  22. Susan HoffmanSusan Hoffman 04/08/2011 at 10:35 AM ET
    We are excited about all you are doing! Much love!
  23. Kurt D. FrenchKurt D. French 04/06/2011 at 09:55 AM ET
    keep making a difference, and pushing for positive change, we love you!
  24. Kurt D. FrenchKurt D. French 04/06/2011 at 09:55 AM ET
    keep making a difference, and pushing for positive change, we love you!
  25. Matthew WheelockMatthew Wheelock 04/05/2011 at 10:23 PM ET
    Looking forward to planting some tulle myself in a few weeks!

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