we joined a tour today of chichen itza to explore the mayan ruins. i had toured it many years ago during my first visit to mexico with my family, but it was different than how i remembered it. the kukulcan pyramid and ball court i remember. the heat i definitely remember. but having a 1-1/2 hour guided tour to learn about the mayan people and their history/legacy was fascinating. it was amazing to walk on the land and view restorations of the buildings and structures, imagining what it may have been like during that time (hundreds? of years ago). it's a bit like stepping into the past. our tour guide said that in order for us to open up our minds/perception, we had to "step into mayan sandals" -- for instance, imagine a time when people would sacrifice themselves in order to give the most valuable 'possessions' to the gods. these days we could probably not even comprehend such a thing. and although alot has been figured out by the experts about mayan people and their way of life, some things will always remain a mystery or up to interpretation.
i hope that someday when i leave this earth, that i will leave alittle history behind, some that's understood and some that is not -- because those that remain a mystery will be my own, like secrets only i will ever know.
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