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March 16th 2007
Published: August 7th 2007
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We spent away from school to see some of the famous sights of Gautemala. A few days in Tikal seeing Mayan ruins and Spanish Colonial Architecture and a live volcano, Pacaya in Antigua.

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Chris Condit & Corey Dickinson
Dr Corey Mr Chris
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Corey and Chris were married August 13, 2006. A 5 continent round the world trip began in early September and continued through mid April of 2007. The trip concentrated in Ireland, India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Guatemala. They thank their friends and family for their support, encouragement and love on this trip of a lifetime.... full info
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Tikal TempleTikal Temple
Tikal Temple
Chris and Corey at TikalChris and Corey at Tikal
Chris and Corey at Tikal
Tikal CenterTikal Center
Tikal Center
This temple has an altar in the front and has three tiers representing the underworld, physical world and heaven.
View from Temple 2View from Temple 2
View from Temple 2
Montuzama PendulosoMontuzama Penduloso
Montuzama Penduloso
Oscilating TurkeyOscilating Turkey
Oscilating Turkey
The undiscovered futureThe undiscovered future
The undiscovered future
An estimate of over 2000 buildings and structures remain buried or partially buried at Tikal. Efforts continue to carefully uncover and preserve these ancient structures.
Temple 5 at TikalTemple 5 at Tikal
Temple 5 at Tikal
Anyone seen Star WarsAnyone seen Star Wars
Anyone seen Star Wars
Tikal was used in the late seventies for the filming of the Rebel Base at the end of Star Wars.
View of Tikal from Temple 5View of Tikal from Temple 5
View of Tikal from Temple 5
Tikal templeTikal temple
Tikal temple
QuattiQuatti
Quatti
Similar to a raccoon, the quatti is indigenous to Central America.
Flower in ParadiseFlower in Paradise
Flower in Paradise
Tikal Inn´s poolTikal Inn´s pool
Tikal Inn´s pool
We enjoyed the amenities at Tikal Inn after climbing ruins all day.
Mayan carving enlargedMayan carving enlarged
Mayan carving enlarged
This picture was taken from a carving found on an animal shin bone and was enlarged for display in one of the musuems at Tikal.
Towel OrigamiTowel Origami
Towel Origami
Our arrival in Antigua included a clever way to provide towels.
Church in AntiguaChurch in Antigua
Church in Antigua
La MercedLa Merced
La Merced
This church is one of the most well known in Antigua.
From inside MercedFrom inside Merced
From inside Merced
Helado Salesperson with customerHelado Salesperson with customer
Helado Salesperson with customer
Pacaya Lava flowPacaya Lava flow
Pacaya Lava flow


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