Monte Alban

Trip Start Nov 17, 2011

Trip End Apr 30, 2012

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Flag of Mexico Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
Monday, January 9, 2012

Hopped in the "Bus" today...first time we have been out and about in her, since we arrived here.
Felt good to be back in the BUS!
Off we headed for Monte Alban, an ancient ruin that dates back to around 500 BC and ended around 850 AD.
It is a legacy of the Zapotec world. A social organization based on agricultural settlements.
We arrived about 11:00 am. Sun was high, a light breeze kept us cool.
We walked thru the mesuem first, to see all of the artifacts that were collected from the sites at Monte Alban. Amazing beauty.
We next climbed and walked around the ruins for hours. The shadows of the day were upon the ruins

Vik & Rick

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The lighting and absolute wonder of this place will be in our memories forever.
These people relied upon the stars to calculate the planting season. The rainy season, the dry season. The structures built to do this "star" gazzing were so accurate.
They had to get water to the top of this mountain, there were no horses or burros yet, this was done by slaves.
There is even a ball court! The tradition of this game still survives, it is known as Mixtec Ball.
This was something that we have looked forward too since we knew we were coming here.
Was a truely wonderous day.
What a world we live in.
We are in amazment.

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Museum	Museum	Zapotec Clock	Ancient pottery
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Catching a rest	Monte Alban	One flower on the whole tree!	Rick, going in
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Lisa on

HELLO Rick & Vick !
Just spent two hours following your last few months ! Truly transcending . Vicki I to LOVE the colors of the foods at the market and the table . The vegetation is 1/2 of what I have for my house plants & is in their natural habitat ! Same with the colors of the flowers , cannot beat mother nature !
Life is simple there and still full , warm and colorful.
How was the home made english muffins ? With some cornmeal on the bottoms??? Pass along a recipe or two ... So it can feel real in my kitchen ! ; P
Right Rick !
The dog Lou with those cute ears , I had one with the same ears in the salon tonight ! I kid you not. He also had two little accidents a number 1 & 2 ! But so cute I was not mad . Really the same ears !@#$&*
Need to hear the story of that wheelchair waitress !
So glad to hear from you too , Love Lisa Sorry almost a book ! Later ...