Yucatán (State) aka: Yucatan

I went here on a recent cruise. We stopped at Progreso and went on one of Carnival’s excursions to the Dzibilchaltun Mayan archaeological site. This was amazing! It is the home of the Temple of the Seven Dolls. This is the temple where the sun aligns with the windows during the solstice & equinox. The guide even mentioned that NASA uses this as a tool for measurement. While resting, we sat on the “bleachers” of the field that they played their morbid ball game (tossing balls, or enemy heads, through hoops, in which the winning captain was killed). To cool off everyone went down to the Cenote de X’Lacah a large sinkhole. I believe the sinkhole, and many others in the area were created by the asteroid that affected the extinction of the dinosaurs. Afterwards, we visited the New Mayan World Museum. Seeing wild iguanas was fun too.

I originally went for the beaches and the scuba diving, a relaxing and adventurous trip. I had the best time and was not disappointed. Now I am going back next month, not just for the best beaches, but to see the Mayan ruins. Intrigued! I’ll let you know how it goes.

To do the Baron Bapitiste Power Yoga Training in October.
It is not a question of when…
I am going in October
So excited..
Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I lived in Merida (the capital) for a year on a scholarship from Rotary International. Not only did I get to meet great people and learn Spanish, I was able to travel all over the state and the peninsula. What a wonderful year of my life.

well… i don’t really know this place because i born here and lived here about 2 years… and then leaved… so… I wanna go there again

I went to the pyramids @ Chitzen itza and was amazed. It was around Easter or the Spring Equinox and they have this wild thing that happens. When the light hits it just right a shadow of a snake winds up the side of the pyramid. Wild. Something about spring & fertility. Then, something came over me; I just approached the pyrmaid and sprinted all the way to the top (never mind I could have fallen and died :-p ) . I, of course, was nearly hyperventilating when I reached the apex but it was some kind of spiritual challenge/cleansing I suppose. What a view!

My first trip alone.

I just read a National Geographic travel mag article about the cenotes of Yucatan. I am intrigued. The article mentions Dos Ojos, Bolonchohol, Dzitnup, & especially Aktun Chen. Does anyone have a favorite?

Make sure to travel around and really see it. Climb the pyramids…don’t just look from the ground. Take water and a video camera…not just a camera.

it’s really hot, but the history and culture is really interesting. wear a hat and bring sun block!!