Jim & Carole's Mexico Adventure

Carole and I live in Ajijic, a village on the shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest natural lake. During our travels in Mexico, we have found a startling cultural mix from ancient pre-hispanic to the 21st Century.This is a land of vivid colors and contrasts, a country which provides us with fascinating new perspectives. We hope you enjoy this photographic journal as much as we have enjoyed creating it.

Showing posts with label The Puuc Route. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Puuc Route. Show all posts
Saturday, September 8, 2012

NW Yucatan Part 24: The Maya household

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A Maya house is called a nah.   These are usually one-room structures, but sometimes include an open-sided palapa extending from the back...
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Saturday, September 1, 2012

NW Yucatan Part 23: Sayil's Mirador, Hieroglyphic Doorway, and Phallic Stela

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The pyramid temple called El Mirador loomed up out of the jungle as we approached.  This rather dramatic view of  El Mirador  turned out ...
Monday, August 27, 2012

NW Yucatan Part 22: The Great Palace of Sayil

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The Great Palace of Sayil, bathed in the golden winter sunlight of a late afternoon. Sayil was our last stop on the Puuc Route (see Par...
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