I have finally arrived in Flores, on the way to Tikal. I can honestly say, I never want to get on a bus again (never mind the fact that I have to get back to Guatamala City on one!). The bus from Xala to Guatemala took 7 hours (it is only suppose to take 4). It arrived with 5 minutes to spare before my 11 hour bus to Flores. To top off my marathon bus ride, I arranged a tour to Tikal for sunrise, which departed at 3.00am (yes I am a glutton for punishment). But the lack of sleep was absolutely worth it.
The morning started with a ladder limb to the top of Pyramid 4, to sit in silence and watch the sun rise, with towering pyramids peaking through the rain forest canopy and mist. All to the sound of the forest waking up. It was truly amazing.
- A little bit of pop culture for you. Tikal was also featured as a scene in one of the original Star Wars trilogies - do you know which one?
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Hi Suzanne Peron & I love reading about your adventures..Peron says yes ---From the Star Wars trilogy it was A New Hope...sounds appropriate really
Chicken buses sound fascinating--especially to a near 12 year old who has pet chooks--
best wishes for your next adventure melissa & peron
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