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 was a habit. On many occasions, they saved their life thanks to the camouflage painting; therefore, they were used to no taking baths until their missions were completed and were secure among their people.

As a special guest Night Eagle, did not wear the brotherhood costumes and only carried food for the long journey, because he did not belong to the brotherhood. As far as provisions, which due to the large distances and the time to cover them were very scarce. The carriers’ temperance and strength was legendary. There were three food sources. The most important during the journey was hunting and gathering, because these teams learned to be as autonomous as possible; secondly, what sometimes was offered by the peoples where they passed through, that it was always more symbolic and occasional; finally, the provisions carried by the team and which were only used at the most pressing moments. Travel food technology, taught by the old grandparents, was excellent, for hundreds of year bundles, communication between all the peoples who lived on the land surrounded by great waters or Anahuac, was a very important habit. Except for the products and devises used for gods worship, what people exchanged most were ideas and feelings.

Among foodstuff carried by the transporters were maize and ground beans, prepared insects, seeds, amaranth, honey, salted fish and deer meat, and big tortillas that were very elastic and were eaten cold. Most of these foods could last a long time during the voyage.

Fire Jaguar team advanced to the south by the plain, as a rattlesnake. The transporters carried their sacred cargo in baskets, which were supported by a wide leather strap against the forehead, so their hands were free.

Night Eagle soon learned the walk rhythm of these millennial walkers. With the body slightly inclined forward and legs