Yes it would be great if foreign powers kept their grubby hands off of the smaller nations. Yet power struggles happen even from within, as you note. And what exactly happened with the end of the last Mayan calendar? The pundits say it wasn't an end but rather a new beginning, at least on some level. Hopefully we've moved into a more user-friendly dimension!🌠
It’s been 40+ years since I first visited Guatemala, lucky enough to explore Tikal pre-development of any kind. Your spot on, inciteful article brought the memories back quite vividly. Thanks too for illuminating important recent history-something too few visitors bother with. It’s the Mayan people and their fascinating history and culture that has kept me returning to Mexico and Central America for 50+ years.
Bret, Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Yes it would be great if foreign powers kept their grubby hands off of the smaller nations. Yet power struggles happen even from within, as you note. And what exactly happened with the end of the last Mayan calendar? The pundits say it wasn't an end but rather a new beginning, at least on some level. Hopefully we've moved into a more user-friendly dimension!🌠
A wonderful read with wonderful photos. Thank you Bret, for the education.
It’s been 40+ years since I first visited Guatemala, lucky enough to explore Tikal pre-development of any kind. Your spot on, inciteful article brought the memories back quite vividly. Thanks too for illuminating important recent history-something too few visitors bother with. It’s the Mayan people and their fascinating history and culture that has kept me returning to Mexico and Central America for 50+ years.
I hope you get a chance to go back, Ricky. It's a very welcoming place and it would be fun to explore how it's changed in 40 years.
Well done, fine history and a great introduction to what sounds like an amazing place!
It really is something else. Highly recommended and once you get there, very cost effective.