Tikal

As I mentioned yesterday, I caught a bus out to the Mayan ruins of Tikal early this morning. Wow, it was a truly memorable day. It was a pity the weather wasn't great today but getting there before the crowds was an inspired move. I got to cover almost the whole complex in one day - which is a lot by the way. It also meant I could climb the temples and chill there alone and watch the parrots and toucans circle below. Awesome!

I could launch into my version of the history of the Mayan people here but I think I'll let some photos do the talking.

An early morning view from the top of Temple IV looking out across the jungle with Temples I and II on the left and Temple III on the right.

This is the view from the top of the Great Pyramid looking at Temples I and II again. I sat here for ages listening to the howler monkeys and watching the parrots below me.

Temple V before attempting the climb to the top.

And the way back down Temple V. Dad's vertigo would love this stuff...

I obviously have many more photos but I really think its one of those 'you have to be there' things...

Raechel and Tiff are apparently arriving here today so maybe I can enjoy dinner by the lake without feeling like a Nigel. Then I think I'll head to the coffee region of Coban tomorrow before heading to Semuc Champey for the waterfalls and caves.

Oh, and Rich sent me a photo from our time surfing in Nosara. I added it to that post...