May 29, 2011

After a week in contemporary Mexico…it was time to travel back in time!

By gbertuzzo

After  4 days of clinic and assisting more than 5,000 people, the team totally deserved a day off!!

Some decided to walk around Puebla, while the majority traveled to Teotihuacan, one of the most important archeological sites in Mexico. We left around 8.30 this morning, and after a couple of hours we reached the remainings of the ancient capital of the Aztec empire. Some felt it was a bit early given today it is Sunday, but I personally think it was totally worth it!

This site contains some of the largest pyramidal structures built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Apart from the pyramidal structures, Teotihuacan is also known for its large residential complexes, the Avenue of the Dead, and numerous colorful, well-preserved murals. In addition, the city served as background for one of the most important historical moments: the meeting between Aztecs' emperor Montezuma and Spaniard conquistador Hernan Cortes (1519).

FOR MORE INFO: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan

FOR IMAGES OF THE SITE - APOLOGIES TODAY WE ARE NOT POSTING ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY:

http://www.google.com/search?q=teotihuacan&hl=en&biw=1071&bih=463&prmd=ivnsm&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=-BzjTfCXNYrOiALFu4HDBg&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQsAQ

Today, we (unfortunately) discovered that city pretty much shuts down on Sunday nites..and so after walking around looking for a restaurant, all team members met by chance around the Zoqalo square, probably the busiest place. I guess we will need to postpone that idea of a salsa dancing nite!.. but we heard Wednesday nite is a great evening for some rumba.... so stay tuned!

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Dopo 4 giorni di clinica e dopo aver visitato piu' di 5,000 pazienti, avevamo bisogno di un meritato giorno di riposo.

Parte del gruppo e' rimasto a Puebla, mentre la maggioranza si e' recata a Teotihuacan, uno dei principali siti archeologici del Messico. Questo sito include alcune delle strutture piramidali piu' grandi del periodo pre-colombiano, ed e' conosciuto per i grandi complessi residenziali, il Viale dei Morti, e numerosissime e coloratissime pitture murali.

Inoltre, Teotihacan e' servita come sfondo a uno dei momenti storici piu' importanti: l'incontro tra l'imperatore degli Aztechi Montezuma e il conquistador spagnolo Hernan Cortes (1519).

 PER MAGGIORI INFO (in inglese): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan

IMMAGINI DEL SITO ARCHEOLOGICO - http://www.google.com/search?q=teotihuacan&hl=en&biw=1071&bih=463&prmd=ivnsm&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=-BzjTfCXNYrOiALFu4HDBg&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQsAQ

Oggi abbiamo inoltre scoperto che (purtroppo) la domenica sera la citta' si spegne...e cosi dopo aver camminato alla ricerca di uno ristorante, ci siamo tutti per caso ritrovati alla piazza dello Zocalo. Abbiamo cosi' dovuto annullare la nostra serata di ballo latino! Abbiamo pero' scoperto che il mercoledi' e' la serata ideale per la rumba - vi terremo aggiornati!!

6 Comments

  1. Jennifer Goossen says:

    Hello to Sandra Tease, my sister in the Canadian group. It’s great to see all the generosity of spirit in the pictures of the recievers and the givers alike.  Sandra, you are glowing with purpose and contentment.  I’m so proud of you. Karalyn sends her kudos too. Love Jennifer and Maya.

    Posted on Mon May 30, 2011 11:38 am EST

  2. Stefania says:

    To GRETA: Hi Cupcake! Your blog is my second favorite thing to read (you know what is the first one;)!! But I am also looking forward to talking to you in person when you get back!! XOXO

    Posted on Mon May 30, 2011 1:52 pm EST

  3. Cathy Leindecker says:

    Hi Leah and friends, sounds like you all had a nice day off and things are going great. Keep up spirits and remember your great gifts are much appreciated.
    I love you Huey!!
    See U when U get back sistaaaaaaaaaaaa!

    Posted on Mon May 30, 2011 3:00 pm EST

  4. Cristina says:

    Ciao team ...
    forza che inizia una nuova settimana, sarete stanchi ma la carica per aiutare non manca mai…
    grande Monica non vediamo l’ora che ci racconti questa meravigliosa esperienza così importante per te… siamo tutti orgogliosi di te.. un bacione grande da me e dalla piccola giorgia ...
    ASTA LA VISTA ...!!!

    P.S. un abbraccio anche alla mitica LEONA…
    P.P.S. Monica mo ti voglio vedere a tradurre mitica agli americani :-)

    Posted on Mon May 30, 2011 3:25 pm EST

  5. Ev Johnson says:

    Hi Neil…great pictures of the ruins.  What an opportunity you are having!!!  Did they let you climb all those stairs?  Hope you had a rest today! 
    Mom and Dad say hi.  They of course loved the pictures but the ones with you in them more!  Love ya….

    Posted on Mon May 30, 2011 7:29 pm EST

  6. ClaudiaDR says:

    Ciao a tutti!
    Si balla?? Allora tu Monica con la tua energia non avrai problemi a trascinare tutto il gruppo nelle danze! Ricordi a Panama?
    Buon lavoro e buon divertimento!!!
    Besos a todos dall’Italia!

    Posted on Wed Jun 1, 2011 12:44 am EST

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