This is a Mayan observatory and some more ruins nearby. The area is very big. Did you know there aren't any above-ground water sources in the entire area? No lakes, streams or rivers at all! They had to go underground to get all their water.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Viva Mexico!
Here I am at Chichen Itza (accent on the "za"...it doesn't sound like "chicken pizza," or so the tour guide told us). Of course, chicken pizza would be offensive to me for other reasons...Anyway, this is the unrestored side of the famous pyramid. It was really, really, really hot there.
This is a Mayan observatory and some more ruins nearby. The area is very big. Did you know there aren't any above-ground water sources in the entire area? No lakes, streams or rivers at all! They had to go underground to get all their water.
This is a Mayan observatory and some more ruins nearby. The area is very big. Did you know there aren't any above-ground water sources in the entire area? No lakes, streams or rivers at all! They had to go underground to get all their water.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Wilds of Oregon
Oregon is a very pretty state. It has picturesque waterfalls and forests. This is at Multnomah Falls.
Nearby is Mt. Hood, part of the Cascades. It's over 11,000 feet high--the tallest mountain in Oregon.
There is an amazing view from the top of the mountain. You can see three other mountains from there - Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and and Mt. Ranier (if you squint).
Nearby is Mt. Hood, part of the Cascades. It's over 11,000 feet high--the tallest mountain in Oregon.
There is an amazing view from the top of the mountain. You can see three other mountains from there - Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and and Mt. Ranier (if you squint).
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