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| My friend, Lauren, taught me the game called: Pretend You're Falling Off the Ruins and Take a Picture. Now, I can't help but incorporate it into my ruins experiences. |
A few connections...
Ten years ago I took class in Mexico City with a group of students from Concordia. Today I found myself posing for pictures that I took that summer. I snapped a shot of the clocks at the Basilica of Guadalupe, I took my turn standing on top of a pyramid at Teotihuacan, and then I smiled for a photo at a cave transformed into a restaurant.
What did I notice?
The Basilica of Guadalupe - For the second time, I was drawn to the cross made up of a variety of clocks. Bells tolling, Roman numerals, an Aztec calendar, a Sundial.
I spent more time looking at all of the pictures of the Virgen of Guadelupe throughout the two cathedrals and other small shrines. This trip has confirmed for me the power of this symbol. People in the community of Chamula worshiped Guadelupe, festivals in Xico honored Guadelupe, and people in Mexico City adorn the largest cathedral with images of her. I am starting to understand why people call themselves Guadelupan as much as Catholic in Mexico.
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| Cross of Time |
Teotihuacan - Ok. This is the 6th archeological ruins site I've visited this month. That's a lot of pyramids and ball courts. Yet, I wouldn't have given up my second visit to this expansive site. I think its the orientation of Teotihuacan that puts it near the top of my ruins experiences. The Sun pyramid is positioned to face the east and west and the Moon Pyramid is perpendicular on the north end of what appears to be a long lane between smaller pyramids. Trudging up the steep steps of the sun pyramid brings on a rush caused from the numerous steps, the multitude of people, and the inspiring views. While I could do without the sometimes overwhelming vendors, I was glad to squeeze another pyramid hike into our trip.
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| Pyramid of the Moon |
