Chichen Itza

DaCruzNut · November 14, 2006

J&J-

Didn't you just love Uxmal? So far, of the dozen, or so, ruins I've visited, it's my favorite.

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I was impressed by the fact that much is still being excavated and restored. You get to see all three stages; fully restored, being restored and still untouched.

My son is an Archeologist and got me hooked about 20 years ago when he returned from a dig, with National Geographic, in Belize....

Joanandjoe · November 15, 2006

Ah, the Temple of the Magicians. Gorgeous, although we preferred the glyphs and decoration on the Nunnery. A look at an Uxmal web site reminded me that we also went to Kabah. What a trip! It compares with Copenhagen and the Canadian Rockies as the best "land" trips we ever had.

SMB · November 15, 2006

Wow, Cruznut! What a fantastic picture. I've changed my mind. I want to visit Uxmal. I think I'm going to pass on Chichen Itza. Too much risk. I am going to head to Tulum. I can make it there and back without fear of being left. I will have to try a Mayan tour later and maybe include Copan and Tikal. So much to see in one lifetime...

I cruise next week. Getting very excited!