Other hulking stones collected from around the world in the Global Stones Project symbolized awakening, hope, forgiveness and peace. The stone's removal stirred strain between Germany and Venezuela, including protests by tribal members outside the German embassy in Caracas. Venezuelan officials said Germany returned it in a ``friendly agreement,'' as a sign of ``goodwill and willingness to respect the peoples' cultural rights.'' Von Schwarzenfeld's website recounts embarking on a journey to circumnavigate the globe, setting sail from Europe to across the Atlantic Ocean. Leaving Venezuela, von Schwarzenfeld said he continued his journey, sailing more than 10,000 miles to find the other stones.-AP

Source: The Standard April 17, 2020 04:07 UTC