Having grown up in Arizona and New Mexico, and having often visited Mexico, I thought I knew a bit about the Mayan people and Mayan Culture. I’d heard of the Mayan calendar (remember the whole end of the world thing when the Mayan calendar was ending?), the Mayan abacus, and Mayan ruins. Those were all… Continue reading 10 new things I learned about Mayan Culture
Month: April 2022
Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
The final Mayan ruin we visited was Ek Balam, one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s less well known treasures. It was also the only ruin we were able to climb on. That was terrifying (the steps are unequal heights and steep) and gratifying (the views were unbelievable). Ek Balam is a short trip from where we… Continue reading Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
We had a choice on our recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza for a day, or a shorter visit to Chichen Itza after dark and Ek Balam for a day. We opted for Chichen Itza after dark–it was a fascinating way to see this world-renowned site. After leaving Vallodolid and our afternoon swimming… Continue reading Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit