November 17, 2013

  • Guatemala Trip Part 3......El Chal Archaeological Ruins

    Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 2013---

    We woke to a beautiful day, a bit warmer than we were used to in Wisconsin, of course, but not bad.  After breakfast, we headed to church with Sandra and Judith.  We walked several blocks to church.  I am not sure how far it was but we enjoyed visiting as we walked.  Judith had just gotten over hepatitis so was taking things in a slower mode.

    Judy Lehman and Sandra Benito

    Judy Lehman and Sandra Benito

    We enjoyed hearing our oldest son preach that morning besides meeting with other friends we have known for a number of years.  I wish I could remember what Benj's sermon was but its been long enough that it escapes me.  I do remember thinking that he does have a gift of public speaking and he did make it very interesting and thought provoking even if it were in Spanish.  I should've taken notes.

    We loaded into Benj's pickup for a ride back to their house for the rest of the day.  After lunch and a short nap for some of us, (Vernon and I tried out the 2 hammocks in the back yard) Benj, Kendra Lily, Tiana, Josue, the 2 oldest grands, Vernon and I piled into the pickup to the El Chal Archaeological Ruins.

    These ruins are up behind the town of El Chal and has a walking trail.  This area was once a huge Mayan city.  There are lots of artifacts.  I will just upload some photos of that nature walk.

    Sign to the Ruins

    Sign to the Ruins

    The walking trail

    The walking trail

    Many square rocks lying around.  A testimony to the Mayan buildings, etc

    Many square rocks lying around. A testimony to the Mayan buildings, etc

    Grandaddy Vernon and his granddaughter

    Grandaddy Vernon and his granddaughter

    This god needs protection.  Not sure if its a god.....

    This god needs protection. Not sure if its a god.....

    Close up of this stone

    Close up of this stone

    Back side of stone

    Back side of stone

    Another stone

    Another stone

    Climbing a hill or mound

    Climbing a hill or mound

    Local flora

    Local flora

    The mound was steep

    The mound was steep

    Up a tree

    Up a tree

    Josue Ticas at the bottom of the mound

    Josue Ticas at the bottom of the mound

    More square rocks

    More square rocks

    tired Tiana  :)

    tired Tiana :)

    Vernon at the bottom of mound

    Vernon at the bottom of mound

    trail

    trail and interesting stones

    Cutter ants

    Cutter ants carrying leaves

    Close up of cutter ants

    Close up of cutter ants--the leaf is quite a bit larger than the ant

    The King of the cutter ant is red

    The King of the cutter ant is red

    Its amazing to think about how much of this area was covered with a Mayan Empire.  We had hoped to see and hear some Howler Monkeys but I think we were too noisy.  :-)

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Comments (1)

  • That must be so gratifying to hear your son preach! I know I love to hear Anthony teaching. Some of these pictures say "not found". Maybe it's just my computer?

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