Climbing the Ruins

The ruins at Xunantunich were blissfully free of restrictions on exploration. We were able to climb all the structures, and there were no fences or other protective barriers. This made the experience much more fun, but also more nerve wracking. Some of the structures, especially el Castillo were VERY tall, and the walls were extremely steep. Even on this structure where Will and Eva are climbing a fall would have been deadly.

Cath: Notice that Lyra and I aren't in any of these photos. It was not safe for Lyra to run around on any of these ruins by herself and it didn't feel safe to climb up carrying her either, even in the sling. She is almost 29 lbs now and sometimes very wiggly.