In 1995, we took a trip to Cancun while I was pregnant with my first baby. We visited and swam in the Cenotes in Riveria Maya. It was sooo incredible! Thanks for sharing the history behind it!
I'm intrigued for certain Jeanine! I've spent hours soaking in those unique Yucatan waters. Never imagined human skeletons beneath my feet... Great story.
He stole from the cenote?! I should not be surprised. Also, what is the connection between the Mayan rain god Cha'ac and Tláloc, the Aztec god of rain? Friends, brothers or entirely separate mythologies? Come join me in the rabbit hole!
Yes, EH Thompson was quite the conniver though he did excavate a lot of Chichen Itza. Alma Reed had his number though. I actually got an email from one of his descendants (!) who lived in Piste, nearby Chichen— when I wrote something for another site years ago—so he ‘ got around.’ Tl’laoc (sp) is the Aztec term for Ch’ac. There was plenty of crossover with Maya and Aztec as believe they both have roots to Olmec.
My pleasure :) Loved this piece! Didn't have time to comment (traveling) sooner, but as I was reading, I felt I was there, getting in a clear, cold cenote, after some hiking in the heat - it always felt so good! I liked how you added the history about Thompson dredging the Sacred Cenote of Chichen... enjoyed your post!
Fascinating!
The miracles of nature.
Thanks for restack Zara!
I miss these cenotes!!!
Thanks for restack, Mary! Part 2–March 21.
Gorgeous photo!
Wish I could take credit!
Thanks for the restack Daniel!
Such an interesting history. I've always wanted to swim in a cenote. The Sacred Cenote sounds majestic. Thanks for sharing, Jeanine!
Sure Daniel! I’m sure you do it some day!
Vamos a ver! Yes, one day hopefully. You inspired me!
The cenotes remind me of the water in the first Avatar movie: other-worldly! What an experience it would be to go snorkeling in them.
In 1995, we took a trip to Cancun while I was pregnant with my first baby. We visited and swam in the Cenotes in Riveria Maya. It was sooo incredible! Thanks for sharing the history behind it!
She isn’t any more than my son. But that’s interesting if it were true!
Love it! Just wondered.
How neat Marlo ! Is that particular child more inclined to like the water than you other children?
I'm intrigued for certain Jeanine! I've spent hours soaking in those unique Yucatan waters. Never imagined human skeletons beneath my feet... Great story.
Well, Jeanine, for an introduction to the cenotes of Yucatán, readers have been well served here. Nicely done!
Thanks Mike!
He stole from the cenote?! I should not be surprised. Also, what is the connection between the Mayan rain god Cha'ac and Tláloc, the Aztec god of rain? Friends, brothers or entirely separate mythologies? Come join me in the rabbit hole!
Yes, EH Thompson was quite the conniver though he did excavate a lot of Chichen Itza. Alma Reed had his number though. I actually got an email from one of his descendants (!) who lived in Piste, nearby Chichen— when I wrote something for another site years ago—so he ‘ got around.’ Tl’laoc (sp) is the Aztec term for Ch’ac. There was plenty of crossover with Maya and Aztec as believe they both have roots to Olmec.
Your research never ceases to amaze me!
Thanks for the restack, Emese!
My pleasure :) Loved this piece! Didn't have time to comment (traveling) sooner, but as I was reading, I felt I was there, getting in a clear, cold cenote, after some hiking in the heat - it always felt so good! I liked how you added the history about Thompson dredging the Sacred Cenote of Chichen... enjoyed your post!
Thank you Emese!
Great history and insights, Jeanine! You're on a roll.
Thanks Mikel!
Thanks for the restack, Intro to Mexico!
This is stunning and fascinating stuff, Jeanine—and also great writing. I wait to learn more in your next segment.
Thanks so much Ruth! They’re gorgeous places, and so many in the Yucatán.