The ruins of Uxmal are a typical example of the Puuc style, and are very impressive indeed. Continue reading The Ruins of Uxmal
Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
Carnival in Mérida
After the heat and humidity in Palenque, combined with my cold, I needed a break. So I spent four days in Mérida, including Carnival weekend – not the worst place to spend this time of year. Continue reading Carnival in Mérida
Mexico in 27 Pictures
Ruins in the jungle
Today I finally came across some remains of the Ancient Mayans: the ruins of Palenque. Continue reading Ruins in the jungle
The Wonders of Nature in Chiapas
After three days in the city, it was time to get out into the nature: I visited Sumidero Canyon close to San Cristóbal and Agua Azul as well as Misol-Ha on my way to Palenque, my next destination. Continue reading The Wonders of Nature in Chiapas
Coca Cola for the health, or: The modern Mayas
As already mentioned, a lot of indigenous people still live around San Cristóbal zahlreiche Indigene. Despite the christianisation by the Spaniards, a lot of the old Mayan customs remain. Continue reading Coca Cola for the health, or: The modern Mayas
The three histories of San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal de las Casas, the first stop on my visit to Mexico, is known for three aspects of its past:
- It is a colonial town.
- In its surroundings, there still live a lot of indigenous people.
- It was a centre for the Zapatistas in the 1990s.
Walking the World
In autumn 2013, I spent a relaxing holiday in Croatia. In the years 2014 and 2015, however, the focus was more on hiking: in the Nordics, in the Caucasus, and in the Himalaya.
Nepali Food
After the short overview about Georgian food I would like to present the Nepali cuisine as well. It can be summarized by just two words: Dal Bhat. Continue reading Nepali Food
Georgian Food
As I have tasted quite a few Georgian specialities during my two-week-long stay in Georgia, I would like to present the most important aspects of the (excellent) Georgian cuisine. Continue reading Georgian Food