ACCORDING TO HIS CUSTOM, McPherson brought together the group to give some details about the new stage opening. Everyone knew in advance that other essential data, such as the exact location of the site to investigate, not would be revealed at that time. Teresa looked around and greeted with a gesture and a smile to many members. There were Lupita and her Chilean boyfriend Sergio, Professor Jimenez, the Peruvian archaeologist called Miguel, the logistics and security manager Rangel, the guide Francisco and about ten other members that had already been part of the previous expedition. The only missing one of significance was McPherson´s Balinese lover, whose ongoing pregnancy constituted an impediment to her participation. In compensation, there were three new members, including a Peruvian