Tikal is the kind of place that you can’t possibly fully picture until you’re actually there. Sure, it’s easy to picture the Mayan ruins especially if you know what they typically look like. But that’s where it stops. To imagine this massive city is deep within a thick, lush jungle, and that most of it is still underneath tons of vegetation and earth (as a result of the jungle’s progressive growth over the city once it was abandoned), is pretty wild stuff. Especially when you find out that only about 20% of the actual city is excavated and visible!
Truly a day to remember for us, the views were amazing, and I still find myself wondering why in the world the ancient Mayans who lived here just walked away from it as their civilization collapsed…
Comment from: Janet [Visitor]
I hate you!!! Here I am working in this boring Library – and you are in paradise!!! I spit a cat hairball in your coffee!!!
It looks so fun – as you can tell I’m extremely jealous!! I’m so happy to see that you are enjoying your journey and seeing all these wonderful new places! I hope we can see you sometime soon!
Take care – Love,
Janet
Comment from: Judy [Visitor]
Tony,
Those were some very cool pictures, and I must say I am very jeaolous… I had just finished studying about MesoAmerica, and wished I could see it up close. One day I will, not today, but one day!
Judy
P.S. Barbara (Craig’s Mom) send you warm greetings!