More Photos Inside Tikal

Some unrestored blocks. To the left is a still as-of-yet unrecovered pyramid.



The gang in front of a hut covering some more blocks.



Another secret to be discovered one of these days. There are still many still-covered mounds, but it will take many more years to see what's all there.



And then...



I'm glad I brought my tripod



An apartment complex. The walls are thick enough to where I think the neighbors could play their stereo pretty loud and not bother anyone.

Inside Tikal - the Start of the Tour

I went in with some other people and hired a guide. My part was Q100 ~ $12.00US.

The tour starts off a little slow, but picks up the pace...



First, pics of signs





A gum tree. At one time all the chewing gum came from these trees, but now it's all artificial.





This is a spiritual tree. The branches support the heavens. The roots, which I forgot to take a picture of, look rather similar. And they represent supporting the earth.



I brightened up this shot so you could see the branches.



I like monkeys





Some blocks. I forget what they're all about. Sorry.



Debajo:



Encima:



Some kind of ceremonial gathering place. When all of this was described to me, I thought "yeah, I can remember all of this..."



A lot of these blocks were pushed over. During the reconstruction they were cemented back together. Here you can see a relief of a chief dude.



Creepy looking turkeys:



And shiny, too!



A toucan.

Getting into Tikal

First off, this pic is a good depiction of how I felt on that leg of the journey. A little self-indulgent, but wtf



Into the jungle I go:



With lions and tigers and bears, oh my!










Drive/ride all the way into the park itself:

Ah yes, the dental work

First, a picture of my classroom where I spent about two months That's my maestro, Byron.



The receptionist who always had a smile for me:



My Dentist - always busy. He probably works 14 hours a day.



The A Team



That's a mouthful of new crowns!



My Dentists parking spot



Yup, so far I'm happy with my new teeth. It took a little bit to get used to but it's all good now.