The Maiden of the Rock: A Deep Dive into Xunantunich Mayan Ruins in Belize

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The Maiden of the Rock: A Deep Dive into Xunantunich Mayan Ruins in Belize Belize is a land rich with history and adventure, and for those who love to explore, its ancient Mayan ruins offer a glimpse into a world both magnificent and mysterious. My wife, Linda, and our friends, Eamon and Athena, and I dedicated our third day in Belize to exploring one of the most magnificent of these sites: Xunantunich, or "The Maiden of the Rock." This post will serve as your comprehensive guide to this breathtaking archaeological site, sharing our firsthand experience and helping you prepare for your own unforgettable journey. The grounds are well-kept, which we noticed the moment we walked into the central plaza, and the site is much bigger than we anticipated. The Journey Begins with a Hand-Cranked Ferry Getting to Xunantunich is a part of the adventure in itself, and it’s a detail that adds to the site's remote and timeless feel. The day of our visit was incredibly sunny, and the dri...
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About the Author and His Dog

I am new to blogging, but I have decided to give it a try.  This blog will chronicle the various things I do that can be considered adventures and will most likely be related to outdoors activities.   This blog will cover possible topics from hiking, camping, mountain biking, a little bit of kayaking, possibly road cycling, and other topics as they are presented.  If you didn't already know you can find the blog here.

 



Jarrett and BeeGee on top of Hanging Rock
BeeGee and me at Hanging Rock State Park, NC

About Jarrett

To get things started, I am married, but my wife doesn't enjoy the outdoors like I do and would prefer to leave the adventures to me.  I am hoping to change her mind about being outside.  My current partner in crime for these adventures is my dog BeeGee, which is how the address was chosen.  She frequently goes hiking and biking on shorter rides with me.  I recently moved to very South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, from central North Carolina ( don't worry folks I'm a native Texan).  I am looking forward to continuing my outdoor adventures in Texas. The biggest difference being that North Carolina was full of mountain biking and hiking locations , The Appalachian Trail being the big one.  Unfortunately, The Rio Grande Valley has very limited hiking and mountain biking opportunities.  This saddens me because those are two of my favorite activities; however, it appears new possibilities are being presented in the form of fishing and bay kayaking.

 

About BeeGee

I figure BeeGee deserves her own specific introduction as she will be my accomplice in most, if not all my adventures.  She is almost 5 years old and I have had her for a little over a year, I got her from a shelter.  She is a mix of something, lab/terrier or possibly lab/schnauzer.  We have taken a few agility classes so she can do some nifty tricks, like jump through tires, and is mostly behaved.  She loves running and carries her own backpack on most outings.  She is energetic and sweet but will unfortunately give chase  to woodland creatures if given too much of a free reign.

Jarrett and BeeGee looking warm at Hanging Rock Park
Us later in the day looking a little warmer

So if you are from South Texas go ahead and fill me in on how you get you adventure fix and please leave any feedback for improvements.

Jarrett Morgan

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