In our daily lives, we don’t often think about the concept of written language and what it actually means for us as humans. We don’t ever consider the fact that it’s basically a giant metaphor, a stand-in for the sounds we make and the meanings behind them. Why Language is A Metaphor Language began as…
I took a trip to Tikal, Guatemala, about a year ago, and I had a great time! This trip was part of my experience at an archaeology field school called BVAR. I already wrote a few posts about that, if you’re curious! Tikal is one of the better-known Mayan archaeology sites, and also one of…
Last June, I spent a day in Caracol, Belize, during a break from my work at a field school. It was a 3-week trip altogether, but we got to take special trips on the weekends out to places like this. Caracol was the first of several excursions we took at the field school, and it…
After wading through a river with a rope as a handhold and swimming into a dark cave, I never would have expected the spiritually sobering experience that I had within the Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves. Crawling past remains of human desperation and suffering so old that the bones are covered with limestone is an experience…
So, you’re traveling to Belize! Maybe you’re going for the Mayan Ruins, the great diving experiences and beaches, or to have some other cool experience. Either way, you’re going to need to interact with other people. In most non-English speaking countries, you will need to learn phrases or words in another language to get around….
When most people visit Belize, it’s for one of two things: diving, or Mayan ruins. In San Ignacio, though, there are a lot of places to visit that can bring you closer to the culture of Belize itself. There are a couple of awe-inspiring Mayan ruins to see in the city, too. Here are a…
I’m currently in Belize attending an archaeological field school called BVAR. Out of respect for the locals and archaeological integrity, I cannot divulge many details about the projects that are currently underway. Because of this project, Xunantunich and Cahal Pech have been excavated and are now tourist sites. We are currently working at Xunantunich and…