Kohunlich, Mexico and the Temple of the Masks

From July 29th, 2010 Kohunlich, Mexico:

Today we arrived at the Port of Costa Maya, early! My Nephew, Daughter and I were the first 3 passengers off of the boat. It made for some beautiful shots of the Carnival Dream in the dawn.

After about a two hour bus ride, we arrived at the Mayan ruins at Kohunlich, Mexico. I have always admired the Mayan's structures and I really wanted to see the "Temple of the Masks"

 

Since we only had one and a half hours at this site, and we wanted to take in all the structures, we parted ways with the tour guide and large tour group. I purchased a map of the site and we took off to see Kohunlich without the distractions and slow movement of a large group. This also allowed me to take pictures of the structures without people in them unless I specifically wanted them there. Just be sure to keep an eye on the clock, know where you are at, and how to get back to the bus when it's time to go.

Not the most spectacular Mayan ruins in height that I have seen, but one of the most interesting and artistic I have seen.

 

Sometimes the great views are not on the map!

After a two hour ride back, it was time to get back on the Dream and hit the Lido deck for the Mongolian Wok for some much needed chow!

It seems mini me has developed a taste for lemonade!

And so ends another day...

Mark