Robert Swanson's photos with the keyword: ruins

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. The historic area is surrounded by jungle, and these ants carrying leaves were just part of the neighborhood. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. The historic area is surrounded by jungle, and these ants carrying leaves were just part of the neighborhood. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. These stones are part of the "ball court" construction. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. These "stele", stones carved with images and Mayan writing, were nearly destroyed by the climate. They have been restored and placed indoors. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. These stones are part of the "ball court" construction. You can see that the jungle is continuing to destroy these man-made structures. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. We had an excellent tour of the ruins area, managed by this local fellow (and his son). Image processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Mayan ruins we visited from the cruise ship. This is the traditional "ball court", used for ceremonial purposes. Image processed with GIMP.

Part of our tour group, visiting the Nim Li Punit Mayan ruins. Image processed with GIMP.

In Walvis Bay, Namibia, during our 2018 world cruise. Apparently there used to be a cargo loading area on this side of the bay (Pelican Point). Rusty rails, now. Since the main export of this area is salt, I assume that those ships anchored in the harbor are going to be carrying salt. Image processed with GIMP.

These are the walls of a mission located in San Antonio, Texas. We were fortunate to be taken on a private tour of the San Antonio area, with an emphasis on the missions. There were quite a number established during the earliest European settlement. This mission building is only part of the general facility, some of which is still standing and hosts regular worship. Image processed with GIMP.

More ruins on the hills above Ephesus (which are great ruins in themselves.) Image processed with GIMP.