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Visita de las ruinas arqueológicas de Uxmal

Today we went to Uxmal which is an ancient mayan city with many building and pyramids. We got to climb the 75 steps of the small pyramid and explore dark and mysterious rooms. THese rooms had birds and old chewing gum wood that was about 1000 years old. We learned that only the kings were buried and the rest of the Mayans were cremated. We also saw red hand prints on the ceiling and learned about ancient mayans games and rituals. After Uxmal we went to a hôtel because the light show was canceled, we swam in the pool with the fish in it and thoroughly relaxed. Then we went to a delicious buffet, it was the best buffet ever. Then we had a long bus ride back to the school and eventually went back to our houses. It was a very fun and informative day for us espeacilly because of the culture and food at Uxmal.

Lillian and Nora

Cuzuma

Los Tres Cenotes

Today we climbed aboard the tour bus once again and drove to Uzamal aka Tres Cenotes. When we first arrived we climbed off of the bus and into mini carriages on railroad tracks pulled by horses. In groups of 4 we traveled along the rickety tracks about 3 km. We stopped at the first Cenote and got off the tracks, leaving our stuff above ground. We then climbed down a slightly steep set of stairs until we arrived to the water. Everything was dark and we were literally swimming in a cave. It was much different from the first Cenotes we had visited, which were much more tropical. However this water was incredibly clear, bright blue when looking into it and then translucent when swimming in it. There was a point to jump from, from which most of us did jump. After about half an hour of swimming and jumping, we got out, dried off and traveled to the second Cenote. This one was slightly more difficult, as we encountered many wasps when first arriving. From there we had to climb down a slippery wooden ladder to the water, but once we arrived we saw that it was definitely worth it. The water was clear and refreshing once again we swam and jumped as a group. We repeated the same slightly scary climb back up and ran to the carriages away from the wasps. We traveled to the last Cenote, which was a staircase once again (thankfully) and we all climbed down. There were some higher jumping points in this one, both man-made and from the rocks, and most of us jumped. We all swam together, exploring the cave and the water. It was quite refreshing. Yet by the end we were tired and once again we got out, dried off and returned to the bus. The day was filled with water, caves, wasps, jumps, swimming and fun.

Isabel Harvey and Renée Safir

Celestún : en las lanchas

Today was an exciting day in which we could go to the Celestún Natural Reserve and visit the famous flamingos. The weather was good, hot and crispy without much wind. This was a good start towards a potentially exquisite day. We aboanded the but at 9:00 a.m and rode 2 hours to Celestún. When we got off, we could taste the excitement of the National park in the air. We then aboarded little motor boats to tke us into the Mangrove jungle. The view was pleasant, and a fast speed boat with a vigorous driver, made the ride very enjoyable. Then we saw the flamingos. I must say it was quite a disappointment. There were only about 30 flamingos, and there were si little because the tour guide, Enrique, explained that the water level was too high, thus stressing out the flamingos and causing them to go somewhere more shallow. We then drive into the jungle to explore the swampy trees. Interestingly, there was a pool of fresh clean water, contrary to the murky water in the open. The jungle tour was he best part of the trip, the roots and the trees were extremely interesting and the birds and termit nests were interesting as well. After Celestún, we went to the nearby beach to feast and swim. The beach was very nice, but very crowded as well. We swam until we built an appetite and ate delicious fish or chicken at the restaurant ont the shore. After playing and eating most pleasurably, we drove back to the school. Then, because it was so hot, Miguel allowed us to have a pool party. After splashing and laughing, we resided to our home to have a delightful dinner with our awesome mom.

William and Griffin.