"Oh! how fascinating it was to read about Mayan civilization - their pyramids, calendar and the lost history!!" my Mother said with gleaming eyes after reading the book I got for her from Mexico City. Well, then it is time to plan a trip to Chichen Itza in the Yucatan peninsula. In 2006, around July 4th we planned this vacation trip to Cancun. The turquoise blue beaches, warm tropical weather and the hospitality of the resort staff made our trip memorable.
The Mayans built the pyramid with such precision that during the spring and autumn equinox the shadow that falls on the neatly cut steps will resemble like a serpent. It is called as "Kukulkan" in Mayan language. The famous ball court with a nice rectangular field where rituals were performed. There are many interpretations about the rituals being performed with human sacrifice. To me it is difficult to believe some interpretations without conclusive evidence!!. We also visited the Temple of the Warrior, Observatory and the Temple of the carved columns. I remembered Erich von Daniken's "Chariots of the Gods" and the parallel architectural features in the ruins of Greece, Carthage, Egypt and some ancient temples in India.
On our way back my Mother said, "When I see the tourists in these ancient sites it gives me a positive feeling that human race is in the process of understanding the value of diverse cultures and the need to respect one another. When you care you want to nurture and preserve even if we know the impermanence of life itself." I will always remember this.
My heart goes out to all who have taken a moment of their time to nurture, to care, to love someone including our grandest Mother of all - our Planet Earth.
Happy Mother's Day
Peace on Earth
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