Could we really be in Book of Mormon land? Did Captain Moroni wonder these jungles? It is fascinating...we loved it!
The jungle was warm, but not too warm. We stopped for a picnic lunch. We saw all sorts of animals...racoon, crocodile, lizards, a variety of birds, monkeys...the most fascinting is the howler monkey which makes a most horrible, loud scream (this time indicating we could expect rain). Our guide, Antonio, pointed out plants and trees which cure all sorts of ailments. He was quite a chatter-box full of information.
After climbing 179 wooden steps up the mountain, we arrived at this overlook and the top of the largest pyramid. It was beautiful to see jungle for miles and note limestone pyramids pushing up through the canopy all around. 
Doesn't this tree root remind you of the dog in "Neverending Story"? 
We are dwarfed by the ancient Mayan temple. Imagine it painted red...what a magnificent city this must have been. 
Two views in the central plaza of Tikal. Kieran & Kimball climbed and Karigan chased a colorful wild turkey to take pictures.
This is where we also found this friendly tarantula. Being in the pest extermination business, Kit was ready to take him on. It was a GREAT, MEMORABLE day with the Allowitz.
4 comments:
Deena,
Will you do a blog for me? You are great at this. Thanks for sharing. It was a great visit vicariously for me.
Love, Karlena
Thanks for sharing all of these pictures...Chelise, Heber and I actually clicked on each one to get a better view and we too enjoyed this visit vicariously!
it was so fun to see all the updated pictures. we miss you guys! it is so beautiful there- wow!
Love, Katie
Cute new background, mama. What a fun visit this must've been.
Thanks for being my virtual helper bathing Liam last night. We love you!!
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