I was brought back to the eighth grade today, when I remembered learning about the Aztec's, Inca and Mayan's who once inhabited Central and South America. After helping in the kitchen this morning and then spending a few hours tying re-bar at the clinic I had the opportunity to go less than 20 minutes down the road (by car) to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tonina. It was incredible. The pictures don't even come close to showing the beauty... as always. My parents will appreciate all the panoramic pictures I took on film. There are 7 platforms, 13 temples and 4 palaces. I really enjoyed just being able to walk around... there was even a tunnel underground that I went down in, but it just got really, really narrow... not to mention dark. It was amazing... and sad to see all the parts that are yet to be excavated that maybe I'll be able to see 30 years from now. Enjoy the picture the ruins. I don't have one good picture of the whole thing... luckily I can go back next week! Peace
Hey, Lora! It is fun to read your blog entries and to recall my own experiences in Ocosingo and Tzajhala. I'm glad that I was able to share the two weeks with you and the rest of the mission team in Chiapas.
ReplyDeletePeace, Carl Utley