Awesome story @choogirl I've had some really profound experiences with the vine too. So now I have a yard full of Psychotrais, active Acacias and cactus etc but unfortunately my vine died about 5 years ago when the guy over the back cut down the tree that was shading it. I actually cried when it died.
I know people who run Aya circles here in Oz, so the vine is only ever a phone call away. It's mostly Changa once or twice a year for me these days though.
Oh nice. Yes I'm aware it's possible to do Aya in Australia. Good to know I've got a contact. That's sad about your vine. I think I would have cried too.