Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
For my last day in Copan, I had plans to do a walking tour around the valley hosting the city and its archeological sites. I was on the mood for local villages, stunning views and lost stelae. But my plans collapsed. Fast. The tour guide said he had other “responsibilities”. I don’t know. Something told [...]
A visit to the Copan Archeological Site may take several hours. A discovery walk through a place like this shouldn’t feel rushed even though the heat and humidity may be pounding your body. And don’t forget you need to save energy for what comes after. The feast doesn’t end when you are done with the [...]
I don’t know who gave the name of Copan Ruinas to the gateway town to the Copan Archeological Site. Maybe authorities wanted to make clear the town is close to the Mayan ruins. Or maybe they wanted to differentiate the municipality from the department of the same name or other nearby cities (like Santa Rosa [...]
Years ago, I saw an ad for Macaw Mountain in a travel magazine. The short description of the place made me look for more information. I discovered a park and reserve, full of macaws and parrots, located close to the Copan Mayan Ruins in Honduras. I said to myself: “I would like to go there”. [...]
I can talk about the feelings rushing thru my body when I visited Copan. But I am not going to do that. Nothing I experienced that day can be compared to the stories the ancient inhabitants of this Mayan city already wrote. The master craftsmen of Copan did not write the astonishing events of their [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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