Ruined in the Yucatán

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May 20th 2006

Published: June 6th 2006

I have been struggling with how to wrap up my journey through Mexico. I don't know if it was the intense heat in the Yucatan or the onset of the rainy season or maybe even the fact that I saw so many amazing things in such a short time, but I haven't been able to find the words to describe it. Since I left Palenque I have visited six different cities in Mexico, each one uniquely different from t... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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The Cave

The most impressive layout of artifacts at Balancanche Cave was in this room with a giant central column.

Coba

This is the giant pyramid at Coba that provided me with so much entertainment.

Ek Balam

This is the facade at Ek Balam. Notice the monster mouth doorway and the Mayan Angels.

Mayan Angels

A close up of the angles.

A Most Excellent Swimming Hole

Cenote Dzitnup was just outside of Valladolid and was a great way to get away from the mid day heat.

In the Mangrove

The wildlife around Rio Lagartos was impressive.

A Double Sun Rise

This was the start of our safari in Rio Lagartos.

Flamingos

These flamingos were busy eating and playing in the water.

Flamingos (2)

and these flamingos were flying by the salt mine.

Crocodile!

We saw a few of these guys lazing the day away.

Valladolid

The plaza in Valladolid was a great place to spend the evenings.

Xpujil

The grand three towered structure at Xpujil.

The Staircase

This is the view from the top of the secret staircase in the southern tower of Xpujil.

Becan (1)

Becan's structures were all of a massive scale and beautiful design.

Becan (2)

Another of Becan's grand structures.

Becan (3)

The pyramid at Becan was a lot of fun to climb, though the view was not as spectacular as some of the others I have had.

The Mask

This is the spectacular stucco mask at Becan.

Sam

This is the small toucan I found on the way to Chicanna.

Chicanna

The monster mouth doorway at Chicanna is one of the most impressive in the area.

Peten Turkeys

This was a common view on the road to Calakmul.

Stela

Calakmul had a lot of impressive stelae, but most of them were badly weathered.

7th June 2006

Timo
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Thanks
for your great journal.Plan to go in October so this was very useful.Have a good one. Timo from Finland

9th June 2006

Kate
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Oooooh!
I cant WAIT for your Belize piccies. Keep well :) k

12th June 2006

lourdesmvr
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yucatan blog
it was an excellent blog. I felt , as i read, walking through the ancient mayans ruins with you.

7th February 2008

Carmen
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fantastic story & pics
Wow, you did a wonderful job on the story and the pictures are truly awesome. I am in love with the Yucatan Pen and made many trips to this mysterious land. I plan to use your story as a guide for my next trip. Great commentary!

30th January 2010

Viki
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fantastico!
I have been in love with the Mayans and Yucatan for 40 years though have not been since the late 80's. Your photos and commentary took me along, made me smile and desire to go again. I can't wait! And Belize....Please! Thank you.

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