Belize City
15 марта 2019 г., Белиз ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Main city of Belize, located on the sea. The second pic looks across the harbor to town, while the 3rd looks at a marina. The 4th looks along the main canal that was built to float logs from theЧитать далее
Belize Zoo
17 марта 2019 г., Белиз ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
I hadn't expected to post about this, but I was pleasantly surprised. All the animals here are native to Belize, and the whole facility is designed as a jungle. First is a jaguar, next is a harpyЧитать далее
Green Hills Butterfly Farm
18 марта 2019 г., Белиз ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Here's another place I hadn't expected to post. This really is a farm. They export pupae (about 6 species currently) to several countries. They have a couple dozen species flying around the enclosure.Читать далее
Barton's Creek Cave
18 марта 2019 г., Белиз ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
All cave systems on Belize are designated as archaeological sites as the Mayan culture considered them access to the underworld. This cave is no exception.
This is the first cave I've visited by boatЧитать далее
Xunantunich
19 марта 2019 г., Белиз ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
My first Mayan ruins. Near the border with Guatemala. The name refers to a ghost still occasionally seen: a woman who fades into the stonework if someone gets too close.
The first pic looks at theЧитать далее
Tikal
20 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The Mayan central City and ceremonial site. I felt like I was in a NatGeo TV special. Pictures just don't do justice to the incredible site this is. Various buildings and views. The 4th pic is a MayanЧитать далее
Tikal Main Ceremonial Plaza
20 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Here's the heart of the heart of the Mayan empire. First is a view from the top of one pyramids/temples overlooking the plaza. Second is the palace on one side while the next is a cemetery on theЧитать далее
Guatemala City
21 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Capital of Guatemala. Pics are of the main square with the main government building and cathedral on 2 sides. The government building is 18th century and is known as the Green House. The green colorЧитать далее
Antigua Guatemala
21 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Former capital of Guatemala and capital of the confederation of Central American nations that existed for a few years. This is a really nice place with lots to see. There will be multiple posts.
TheЧитать далее
Antigua cathedral
22 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Antigua was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773. Many buildings are still ruins, and now that this is a UNESCO world heritage site, most everything that is original is being kept that way.
A small partЧитать далее
Dominican convent
22 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Another of the fascinating buildings on Antigua. This one has been converted to a 5 star hotel, some museums, etc. The first pic is the main cloister. Second is another cloister. Third is in theЧитать далее
Capuchinas convent
22 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Another interesting place. The first pic is the chapel where new women were wedded to Christ in a ritual that began their cloistered life. Second is the window through which the elements of communionЧитать далее
Posada de Don Rodrigo
22 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Lovely restaurant. First is the courtyard of this hacienda style building. Dinner and wine are excellent. Appetizer is ceviche mixto: shrimp and fish; main course is sirloin, guacamole, friedЧитать далее
Atitlán, Guatemala
23 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Lake and volcano of the same name. Views at sunrise across the lake to the volcanos and in the afternoon of the small towns along the lake, taken from a boat tour.
Chichicastenango
24 марта 2019 г., Гватемала ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Town in Guatemala with what is said to be the largest indigenous market in Central America. I can believe it.
First, a bit about the name of the town. Tenango means place of or land of. Chichi isЧитать далее
Salinitas, El Salvador
25 марта 2019 г., Сальвадор ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Private, gated resort in El Salvador near Sosonate called the Royal Decameron. The first pic is the wire from my room over the pool looking at the Pacific Ocean. Then a couple beach shot, including aЧитать далее
San Salvador
26 марта 2019 г., Сальвадор ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The capital of El Salvdor, and a city with a dangerous reputation. This is also the city where bishop Oscar Romero was gunned down, along with dozens of others. The first pic is of the Salvdor delЧитать далее
Joya de Cerén, El Salvador
26 марта 2019 г., Сальвадор ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
This might be called the Mayan Pompeii. This is a small settlement buried under ash from several volcanic eruptions. Unlike Pompeii, there are no bodies. So it seems safe to guess that they had enoughЧитать далее
Copan, Honduras
27 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Major, well-known ceremonial site. First discovered in the 1830s. There has been a lot of work on this site, so much so that many of the original carvings, etc. have been dismantled and moved to aЧитать далее
Copan Museum
27 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
This is the on site museum where vulnerable artifacts are kept. The only exception is the replica of one of the temples. The original was constructed solely of stucco. So it could not be moved. It isЧитать далее
Macaw Mountain, Honduras
28 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Bird sanctuary located in the forest just outside of Copán Ruinas. The mission is primarily rehabilitation, recovery and release where that is possible. Many of the birds are former pets, some soЧитать далее
San Pedro Sula Honduras
29 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The main industrial center of Honduras. Just a couple pics to record the location visited
Cataratas Pulhapanzak
29 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Pronounced pool-ah-pahn-ZAHK. The name means "big falling water place" in the Lenica dialect. This is the dry season. So the flow is low. During the wet, the water flows over the full width, I'm told.Читать далее
Comayagua, Honduras
29 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The former capital of Honduras before the capital was moved to Tegucigalpa in the 19th century. The first pic looks down on the main square from the church bell tower. Notice the outline of the churchЧитать далее
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
30 марта 2019 г., Гондурас ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
National capital and financial center of Honduras. The first pic is the main square with the cathedral in the background. The second is a pedestrian street in the arts district. Yes, those areЧитать далее















































































































































