Up this morning to the Classical Mayan ruins at Palenque. Striking in as much as so many cultures independently developed similar (though clearly not identical) architecture and tombs and bas relief carvings. Photos to follow.
We were lucky to only have the sun peak through the clouds for a little while coz when it did...yowza. Even so a quick shower and change of clothes were called for before heading out on a 4-1/2 hour drive to Calakmul.
At the first of three police checkpoints we rolled down the windows to hear 'Disco Inferno'. At the third one the officer did not ask us to open the trunk again. He asked where we were going and then queried, 'Touristas?' Guess I thought that was apparent from a mile away.
Now we are at the Puerta Calakmul Hotel, a rather rustic place (even by our standards) but only one hour's drive to the ruins in the morning. (According to Frommers, most lodging is an additional 30 minutes down the road!)
So drinking some cerveza and using the wifi. Still waiting to encounter our first English speaking tourist (I would rather not count the young, toothless, southern belle who tried to hit us up for money at the gas station) let alone an English speaking native. Meanwhile, hoping to see a jaguar run through the jungle. Thought I saw a miniature black one cross the highway, but I may have been mistaken. I will keep you 'posted.'
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Ancient places and ruins are the topics that i want read and write to my blog. Like the ancient community of Maya at Mexico. The Great Pyramid at Calakmul is an example of ancient ruins. By the way, I like your experience going there, nice one.
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