tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post3312365088122666116..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: gone to ruin(s)Steve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-58724743325054909912010-12-03T09:22:44.751-06:002010-12-03T09:22:44.751-06:00Al -- Ah. Some of my own history,
Felipe -- A co...Al -- Ah. Some of my own history,<br /><br />Felipe -- A couple of the sites we stopped at are still somewhat engulfed by the jungle. I would love to fly over and get a Chac's eye view of these places.<br /><br />Laurie -- There is no doubt that the Mayans somehow had a very rocky relationship with their environment. Wherever they lived.<br /><br />ANM -- I would say they did not have an overly-active government, either. But there were those human sacrifices. Sounds pretty contemporary to me.<br /><br />NWexican -- And "mall" isn't? Another ancient people's word -- just like "casino."<br /><br />Nita -- I did see the throne. Coming from the Pacific coast of Mexico, it is interesting to see the physical difference between our Indian poulation and the Mayans -- and the Aztec remnants in the highlands. Of course, just like in The States, tribes (of various Indians and Europeans) have been thoroughly mixed. Just don't say that to the bejewelled Mexican woman sitting next to you at a dinner party. I made that <i>faux pas</i>.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14864617581610680242010-12-02T21:30:25.758-06:002010-12-02T21:30:25.758-06:00I have spent time in the places you mentioned and ...I have spent time in the places you mentioned and others. The Spanish might have conquered the Mayas but their descendants are still there. Did you get to see the Jaguar Throne at Chichen Itza? I'm looking forward to your essays!<br /> NitaNitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260650738906546038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-8906526187808254622010-12-02T17:56:53.609-06:002010-12-02T17:56:53.609-06:00Clackamas is an indian word? I thought it was a ma...Clackamas is an indian word? I thought it was a mall...NWexicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196947382707337402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53261017094194783432010-12-02T10:17:51.835-06:002010-12-02T10:17:51.835-06:00The Mayans unfortunately did not have their own Ne...The Mayans unfortunately did not have their own New Deal with an agricultural department to work on improved farming practices: crop rotation, contour plowing,letting land lie fallow.<br /><br />anmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77724882901728818012010-12-02T08:58:12.839-06:002010-12-02T08:58:12.839-06:00The Mayans were here in Northern Honduras in Copan...The Mayans were here in Northern Honduras in Copan before they went north to Yucatan. Same ruins, same blood religion and apparently same end: they starved themselves out through bad ag practices. Good history lesson, Steve.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-13230181194640854572010-12-02T07:34:51.472-06:002010-12-02T07:34:51.472-06:00I once flew low over Palenque in an ultralight. It...I once flew low over Palenque in an ultralight. It was interesting to spot buildings in the jungle that had not been "revealed" yet.Michael Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720359542700663699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-90135326776887999502010-12-01T08:25:47.794-06:002010-12-01T08:25:47.794-06:00Speaking of "root causes" of agricultura...Speaking of "root causes" of agricultural problems: yesterday, with the annual corrections Grand Jury, toured the jail yesterday. They showed us where the farm used to be, and announced there will soon be a new one. Alas, no Mr. Fuji to tend it.Alnoreply@blogger.com