Fat Guy Follies

So we went to the Mayan Ruins in Tulum,


Pretty cool ruins. Apparently these ruins are about 4-500 years old. So roughly (+/- 200 Years)the time that the Scots were building the Monty Pub , the Mayans were constructing this city. The Monty is still in operation today....

Now could these poeple predict the end of the world??????? I don't think so. They had not developed the Keystone Arch as part of their construction techniques, instead relying on timber beams to support the small spans.


The signs around the ruins mention that the Mayans were farmers and environmentalists. Judging from the height of their doorways, protein was not a part of their diet.

Kim had to duck to get through the tunnel.

They clearcut large patches of forest, so I think their claim to being environmentalists is more based on a small population rather than their footprint, carbon or otherwise.


Apparently the temple was built crooked, because the temple underneath is also crooked. Hmmmm, I have used that excuse after several beers on some of my DIY jobs too.


However their choice of location for a city was impeccable. The beaches at Tulum are fantastic, some of the nicest beaches I have ever seen.

Super soft powdery sand, palm trees and a gentle surf. We thoroughly respect the Mayans for their ability as real estate agents. Location Location Location.

Lori told us that the sand was perfect for exfoliating with, not high on my priority list, but watching the girls exfoliate worked for me.

Aunt Lori pulled sandcastle duty today


And we found a Mayan beach bar.....



And apparently the girls exfoliated everywhere, and had to get the sand out.


The ruins were pretty cool, but really, predict the end of the world? Hardly. I suspect the two guys making the calendar got sidetracked by something like this.....



Cheers
Exfoliated Bryan