Anja Mondragon

Over 52 structures stand in Tikal, Guatemala.  However, they are hidden in the massive ever growing forests.  They say that it took over 20 years to build a single structure in Tikal and that it takes about the same time to clear the forest from the Maya pyramids.  Even after 100 years they become covered […]

The tourist in me decided to go to Chichen Itza but the detective in me decided to find out the truth about the end of the world prophesy.  What I found was that the future as well as the past is still unknown.   The Mayans had an astonishing level of sophistication during their prime.  A high […]

Welcome to the Yucatan!  It is amazing to be landed in this part of the world and yet I seam to be finding so many similarities to home.  Cancún is a rich city with delicious food, dancing and a year-round spring break crowd.  Sorry to say I have already left and am now in Mérida a post-colonial […]

I’m heading to Belize this Summer as a part of the Center for the Blue Economy fellowship program.  I will be working with the Tobacco Caye Marine Station on coral reef conservation issues.  Stay tuned I will update this blog with my travels shortly.

While I’m imagining that this is what it will be like in Belize, I’m guessing that there will be a lot more work and less play than I’m expecting. So what should pack as I plan to travel through Central America for the next three months?  Perhaps only a few sets of clothing and a […]