Tikal

With the main temple behind us, on temple 2

February 27th 2006
We visited Tikal today. The site is more hidden in the jungle than Chichen Itza in Mexico....so not as intially spectacular, but more impressive close up! I will attach a website for those of you who want more info on the history of Tikal.... Because it it located in a large national park, there is a lot of wild life. We were there during the mid day period, so we didn't see much: the best w ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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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Lynn Beebe

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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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