After a couple of days team building and outlining our future service projects, we took everyone out to San Ignacio today for the outdoor market.
We brought our lunch along with us and had a great picnic at a local park. The weather was hot and a little muggy today so the shade was a welcome treat. After we ate a number of the students took advantage of the playground to swing, climb and talk to local kids.
After lunch we embarked on our Mayan adventure, climbing the hill to Xunantunich. Our Mayan guides were fantastic and taught us all about the ancient civilizations and the sport of pok-ta-pok while we sat directly in the center of the ancient arena. Just before arriving in the arena we were able to see three or four howler monkeys in the trees above. Once we toured through the lower structures we began the assent to the top of El Castillo (the second tallest Mayan temple in Belize). As we climbed the temple we could hear the alpha male of the resident howler family calling out. We couldn't have scripted a better experience.
The view is spectacular - and a little exhilarating.
The breeze is strong and the panoramic view, including the border of Belize and Guatemala, is breathtaking.
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