Day 4: Cave Exploring

We started very early this morning (leaving at 6 am) with a 3 hour drive inland to the ATM cave. ATM stands for Actun Tinichil Muknal and is an undeground myan archaelogical site with human sacrificial remains. Gonzo was our tour guide and has spent his life as a researcher in the cave, giving tours on the weekends. We walked 45 minutes into the jungle, starting with jumping up to our necks in cold water from the roaring river. We crossed the river 2 more times and saw a coral snake and iguanas. Once we got to the cave opening, we got even more soaked by swimming, thrpigh the deep waters. The majority of the cae was spent navitaging upstream into the waters flowing from the mountain. After climbing many ledges and sharp edges, we got to the artifacts' location. We saw many broken pots all over, fire pit locations, and even skeletons from babies to adults. We were not able to have pur cameras at all. I found some internet stick photos to help sence out experience. We finished with another 3 hour drive home. We enjoyed supper, and Erica got grilled lobster. Sleep felt really good tonight.Leer más