129. Ancient Mayan Ruins in the jungle, from the era when Calakmul was a Superpower, from approx. 8th c. AD. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, Yucatan Peninsula, 2016)
129. Ancient Mayan Ruins in the jungle, from the era when Calakmul was a Superpower, from approx. 8th c. AD. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, Yucatan Peninsula, 2016)
 130. Entry to upscale Mayan house in a "suburb" a couple of miles from the city center, with Mayan writing around the doorway. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
130. Entry to upscale Mayan house in a "suburb" a couple of miles from the city center, with Mayan writing around the doorway. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
 131. Crown jewel of Calakmul's Mayan civilisation, jade mask found inside burial chamber in main room deep inside ancient city's largest pyramid. est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaeol. Mus., 2016)
131. Crown jewel of Calakmul's Mayan civilisation, jade mask found inside burial chamber in main room deep inside ancient city's largest pyramid. est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaeol. Mus., 2016)
 132. Another jade face mask found in the main burial room of Calakmul's largest pyramid. Est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaelogical Museum, 2016)
132. Another jade face mask found in the main burial room of Calakmul's largest pyramid. Est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaelogical Museum, 2016)
 133. Young howler monkey (very loud!) following its mother through trees, about to jump to next tree. Tail holding branch. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
133. Young howler monkey (very loud!) following its mother through trees, about to jump to next tree. Tail holding branch. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
 134. Young howler monkey making leap to next tree, with tail holding branch. Staying high in trees to avoid jaguars. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
134. Young howler monkey making leap to next tree, with tail holding branch. Staying high in trees to avoid jaguars. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
 135. Very rare mid-day sighting of jaguar, most revered animal in Mayan culture. Drove behind him/her for 7 minutes. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
135. Very rare mid-day sighting of jaguar, most revered animal in Mayan culture. Drove behind him/her for 7 minutes. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
136. Jaguar turns to look at our pickup truck after slowly walking in front for a few minutes. No fear. King of the Jungle. No predators. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, 2016)
136. Jaguar turns to look at our pickup truck after slowly walking in front for a few minutes. No fear. King of the Jungle. No predators. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, 2016)
 137. Mayan manager of stingless bee business in the jungle, producing premium quality honey w medicinal benefits. (Small village, Campeche State, 2016)
137. Mayan manager of stingless bee business in the jungle, producing premium quality honey w medicinal benefits. (Small village, Campeche State, 2016)
 138. Mayan guide who took me to his home village in the jungle. (Campeche State, 2016)
138. Mayan guide who took me to his home village in the jungle. (Campeche State, 2016)
129. Ancient Mayan Ruins in the jungle, from the era when Calakmul was a Superpower, from approx. 8th c. AD. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, Yucatan Peninsula, 2016)
129. Ancient Mayan Ruins in the jungle, from the era when Calakmul was a Superpower, from approx. 8th c. AD. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, Yucatan Peninsula, 2016)
130. Entry to upscale Mayan house in a "suburb" a couple of miles from the city center, with Mayan writing around the doorway. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
130. Entry to upscale Mayan house in a "suburb" a couple of miles from the city center, with Mayan writing around the doorway. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
131. Crown jewel of Calakmul's Mayan civilisation, jade mask found inside burial chamber in main room deep inside ancient city's largest pyramid. est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaeol. Mus., 2016)
131. Crown jewel of Calakmul's Mayan civilisation, jade mask found inside burial chamber in main room deep inside ancient city's largest pyramid. est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaeol. Mus., 2016)
132. Another jade face mask found in the main burial room of Calakmul's largest pyramid. Est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaelogical Museum, 2016)
132. Another jade face mask found in the main burial room of Calakmul's largest pyramid. Est. 8th c. AD. (Campeche Archaelogical Museum, 2016)
133. Young howler monkey (very loud!) following its mother through trees, about to jump to next tree. Tail holding branch. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
133. Young howler monkey (very loud!) following its mother through trees, about to jump to next tree. Tail holding branch. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
134. Young howler monkey making leap to next tree, with tail holding branch. Staying high in trees to avoid jaguars. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
134. Young howler monkey making leap to next tree, with tail holding branch. Staying high in trees to avoid jaguars. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
135. Very rare mid-day sighting of jaguar, most revered animal in Mayan culture. Drove behind him/her for 7 minutes. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
135. Very rare mid-day sighting of jaguar, most revered animal in Mayan culture. Drove behind him/her for 7 minutes. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche State, 2016)
136. Jaguar turns to look at our pickup truck after slowly walking in front for a few minutes. No fear. King of the Jungle. No predators. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, 2016)
136. Jaguar turns to look at our pickup truck after slowly walking in front for a few minutes. No fear. King of the Jungle. No predators. (Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, 2016)
137. Mayan manager of stingless bee business in the jungle, producing premium quality honey w medicinal benefits. (Small village, Campeche State, 2016)
137. Mayan manager of stingless bee business in the jungle, producing premium quality honey w medicinal benefits. (Small village, Campeche State, 2016)
138. Mayan guide who took me to his home village in the jungle. (Campeche State, 2016)
138. Mayan guide who took me to his home village in the jungle. (Campeche State, 2016)
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