In the Clouds
A tiny, plane took us the 45 minutes to Tikal in the north west part of Guatemala. The pilot was young but expert. I didn't feel the landing.
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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... [read more]
The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... [read more] Blog: Standing in the Sky
Date: June 21st 2009
The blue was expansive. It felt like I was at the beach and I could simply wade into the sky. After trekking 2 miles in the humid jungle and climbing 166 steps, I was a the top of tower four of the lost city of Tikal. The feeling was both fierce and gentle. Even my eyelashes felt alive. Maybe you know the feeling that a physical place can create. A place that expands, relaxes and rejuvenates ... read more
Date: June 21st 2009
The blue was expansive. It felt like I was at the beach and I could simply wade into the sky. After trekking 2 miles in the humid jungle and climbing 166 steps, I was a the top of tower four of the lost city of Tikal. The feeling was both fierce and gentle. Even my eyelashes felt alive. Maybe you know the feeling that a physical place can create. A place that expands, relaxes and rejuvenates ... read more
