Honduras - 2009

Doing some background reading atop a Mayan temple at Copán. Again, being early has benefits of uncrowded enjoyment.

A rather large altar to Chac, the Mayan god of rain. According to ancient Mayans, it rains when Chac sneezes. Euwwww!!!!

One of the fantastic Mayan sculptures found at Copán.

Beautiful views down from the highest structures over the Great Plaza and ball court of Copán.

Mayan glyphs from one of the statues, with a pyramid behind.

Some clay statues were found of various rulers. This one, I believe he may have been the first, seems to have been a bit of a card, really. I think the hat may have come out when he was drinking with the boys. And as for the Elton John glasses...

A family on the walls of the fort above Gracias.

Nancy, an exuberant and amicable local girl, enjoys the view from a fort overlooking the Colonial town of Gracias.

Beautiful colonial church in Gracias.