Mexico Adventure!

Last Time at Progreso!

2008-02-10T03:34:01Z

- Today we went to Progreso Beach for the last time. - Tonight was our last night in Merida, so we went to Panchos to celebrate. Tomorrow, we were off to the jungle in Kiuic.

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MACAY

2008-02-09T03:33:09Z

- Today, after class, a small group of us went to MACAY, the modern art museum in Merida. I’m not too fond of modern art. I’m more into the classics, but occasionally I do like some modern art pieces. It is mostly because I don’t quit...

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Campeche

2008-02-08T03:32:44Z

- Today we visited the town of Campeche in the state of Campheche. This town was about 2 hours from Merida. At Capmeche we visited two museums. - The first museum was El Museo Arqueológico de Campeche en el Reducto de San Migu...

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Dancing at the Mambo

2008-02-07T03:32:15Z

- It’s Wednesday night, and we were off to the Mambo Café. This was going to be our last chance to go. The Mambo is a very interesting place. It is a dance club, but it was for all ages. At the Mambo, there were people ranging from t...

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Acanceh, Tecoh, and Mayapan

2008-02-06T03:31:40Z

- Today, instead of having class, we went to go visit three different Mayan locations. - First on our trip was Acanceh. It was a small town near Merida. At the center was a plaza square, just like the one in Merida. There was...

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Boring Day

2008-02-05T03:30:52Z

- Today was like any other day. We had Maya class and bio class in the morning. We then went home for lunch and to get some work done. - In the evening, I went out with a couple of people to Carnival again. This was even more...

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Carnival!

2008-02-04T03:29:49Z

- Today is Sunday and the fourth day of Carnival Maravillosa. In Mexico, Carnival is a celebration that takes place during this time of the year. Everyone has off from work and kids do not have school. It is 5 days of celebration. Aa...

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Bird Watching in Rio Lagartos

2008-02-03T03:29:18Z

- Today we visited Rio Lagartos in the morning for some bird watching. Before we went off on the boats to go around the mangroves to look at the shorebirds, some of the people were feeding the dogs. I noticed this throughout the trip, ...

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Chichen Itza

2008-02-02T03:27:11Z

- Today, we left for an overnight trip to various Mayan sites. Today we visited Chichen Itza. Last year, it was declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. - Chichen Itza was a beautiful site. Upon entering, you first ...

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Class

2008-02-01T03:25:59Z

- Today we had Maya Class, a short bio lecture, and Megan and Dana presented their individual projects on Pelicaniformes and Momots.

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