Pictures Of Cancun, 2002
Part III, a side trip to Chichen Itza


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On the way, a bus stop in the town of Valladolid. Looking from the bus at the zocalo.

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The streets in Valladolid.

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The reason for the stop: the church in Valladolid.

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The mandatory stop at a roadside souvenir market. Our bus is the blue double-decker.

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One of the stalls.

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The hotel (Mayan?) at Chichen Itza where we had the lunch buffet.

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The hotel, the food and the eating area was impressive.

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A short walk to the entrance...

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Our tour guide pointing out various features.

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A ruin on the older (Toltec) part of the grounds.

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That's me in front of the Astronomical Observatory or El Caracol.

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The Ball Court. Note the hoop on the wall.

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The Temple or El Castillo, 75 feet high. A rope has been placed to help the down-climbers (I used it).

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Warnings to heed. It's steep!

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A closer view. You may be able to see how people climb (using hands and feet) and come down (sitting, sliding, holding on to the rope, or just one step at a time).

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A view from the top, looking at the Ball Court.

1. Link to Picures of Hotel
3. Link to Fine Dining
4. Link to Trip to Isla Mujeres

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