Pyramid of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
The big pyramid of Kukulkán at Chichén Itzá against the bright blue sky. Kukulkán is a Maya feathered serpent deity similar to the Aztec Quetzalcoatl. We got up early this … Read more
North America
Mayan Temple Ruins, Kabah, Yucatan, Mexico
A very hot day in the Yucatán yesterday exploring the remains at Kabah and Uxmal along the “Ruta Puuc,” which is a circle of Mayan ruins surrounding the city of … Read more
A Not Completely Futile Dash Through Teotihuacán
There’s no rush to get to the entrance of the archeological park of Teotihuacán. The sign says it opens at 7, which is when I arrived, but the guard won’t … Read more
Notes from Mexico City
It’s easy to skip Ciudad de Mexico (look for Mexico City under ‘C’s in the Spanish drop down choice), especially if you’re ultimately headed to the beach or some colonial … Read more
Cathedral, Mexico City
The Cathedral in the Plaza Zócalo in Mexico City is the largest church in the Western Hemisphere. It’s a Unesco World Heritage site. But, with a few exceptions–and not that … Read more
San Miguel de Allende, Woman in the Window
As we sat eating our lunch in a rooftop restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, I noticed a woman had been at her window peering down at the customers for … Read more
Doll Vendor, San Miguel de Allende
Her sales station was right outside our hotel in San Miguel de Allende. Her expression says she’s not much liking having her picture taken, but I was able to work … Read more
Door Handle, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The homes in San Miguel de Allende often display various pieces of individual decoration. Sometimes this is paint, other times it’s door handles. The bull says, come on in. I … Read more
San Miguel Color
The most characteristic thing about San Miguel de Allende is its color. It’s everywhere. The walls, the cars, the clothes. It’s one of the happiest looking places in the world.
The Grand Tetons from the Idaho Side
We visited the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in the early fall of 2008. We day hiked every day, splitting our time between the National Park on the Wyoming side, and … Read more
