Our first week in Mexico was spent with my mom's side of the family...the ENTIRE family. There were 26 of us, and we were there to celebrate my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. We had so much fun being around everyone.
We all went to the Ek Balam ruins, which holds the tallest Mayan temple that you can climb. We had a tour guide show us around the ruins and give us an idea of what the Mayan people were like.
I think Toren is too tall to be Mayan.
The tall temple. Some parts of it are still being restored, which is why you see the coverings to the sides of the stairs.
At the top of the temple!
Coming back down. I had to scoot on my bottom most of the way. As you can see, however, Toren is already on the last couple of steps.
The whole gang!
Later that week we all went to Xcaret (pronounced eshkaret). It's an ecological park. There we swam in natural lagoons, saw all sort of animals, snorkeled through a cenote (and underground river), visited a Mayan village, and watched a nightly show called Mexico Extravaganza. The first half of the extravaganza included scenes from Mayan life, including the famous ball game and what might have happened with the Spaniards arrived. The second half showcased dances from all the Mexican states.
On the way to they Mayan village.
Still on the way to the Mayan village.
And, here we are, with a brave Mayan warrior.
3 comments:
I've been to the Mayan restaurant in Sandy, Ut. Is that anything like it? (kidding and very jealous!) Looked like a blast!
I am so jealous! It looks like you all had a FABULOUS time!!! Say hi to your mom for me! =) I miss her!
Oh my gosh these are such great photos. If we couldn't have you for Thanksgiving, at least you were somewhere historic and beautiful.
P.S. You are looking really tan and really good!
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