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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Ants

These are the ants I found in the main plaza.

Graffiti

If you see your name here (and you did it) then you should be ashamed of yourself - You are ruining it for the rest of us.

Monkeys

This is the howler monkey that had the babies. If you look closely you can see them on her back.

Just Before the Attack

They were getting into position, but I was too quick and I made it through the shower of urin un-scathed.

Calakmul's Larger Pyramid

The climb to the top of the structures at Calakmul revealed a stunning panorama of endless forest and ruined buildings.

A Parting Shot of Mexico

This is the view of the two giant pyramids at Calakmul rising above the forest canopy.

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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