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Shampoo Buzzes and Mayan Ruins

December 14th 2009
Taking a break from the rigors of Organic Chem and the balmy, slightly sub-tropical, breezes of December in Chicago, I decided to check out some of Central America this winter break; that is before meeting up with my family in Cancun for the traditional Bernard Christmas of lights on a palm tree and chips and salsa happy hour feasts. Leaving on the 2:00 a.m. red eye I had no other option but to he ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Tikal

Guatemalan Flag 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
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