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&nbsp Hi again,
here are a couple of shots from my tramping around the ruins at Xuantantunich. First, let's get a long range perspective of the principal structure, El Castillo.

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While it's not the biggest or most impressive ruin in Mundo Maya, El Castillo is an interesting and well preserved example of architecture from the classic era.

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This is a shot of the stairs leading up the east side of the structure. You can see the impressive stucco frieze near the top.

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We might as well have a looksee at that frieze, while we're here. It's a fine specimen and not too badly weathered considering the centuries that have gone by since its construction.



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Of course, the view from the top is awe-inspiring. I sat up there for a long time, taking in the view. It was a warm December day with a nice breeze-a beautiful experience.

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I took the first photo in this sequence from that smaller pyramid just across the courtyard. Knowing that might help to define the distances and relative heights of the stuctures a little.
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I guess that does it for this installment of The Danimal Does Belize. I hope you liked the photos, more "soon".

&nbsp &nbsp Dan

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