Chichen Itza

We arrived at Chichen Itza and had a couple of hours to look around. It was really interesting and photos are worth more than a bunch more words, so here are photos:
Here is the main temple:

And, another shot from the other side:

One of the council buildings:

Where they would have public shows, this is like a big stage:

Detail of the snake on the stage:

Another view from side 3 of the main temple:

Detail of carvings on one of the remains:

Detail of skulls carved around the stage:

A wild iguana running around Chichen Itza:

One of the structures at the end of the ball field:

Detail of the hyroglyphs on one of the structures:

Another detail of hyroglyphics:

And, the outside wall that surrounds Chichen Itza, which is about 18 square miles:

Last photo of ruins -- part of the council building:

And, what we all wished Scott and Dylan looked like at the end of the tour!

One last interesting thing about Chichen Itza, there must have been a hundred vendors on the grounds vending their wares. We bartered for a few things and picked up some great tote bags and tiger eye stone pendants. Sorry Paul & Rich, we weren't able to get you the cool T-shirts for $5 each, but since the same stuff is everywhere we will likely get lucky elsewhere before we come home.

Photo of blankets for sale at Chichen Itza in a vendor stall:

Detail shot of embroidery on the bodice of a Mexican dress for sale:


More on the trip home in another post....stay tuned.