Wildlife encounters
It may not be the main reason to visit the famous archaeological site, but encounters with wildlife in Tikal are an added benefit of the experience. First and foremost known as an ancient Maya archaeological site, Tikal is also a protected wildlife preserve. During my recent visit, besides the famous pyramid-temples, I enjoyed the dense […]
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I learned about the Salt River Wild Horses several years ago, in 2015. I’ve seen wild horses in the Four Corners area by then, in Mesa Verde, but I didn’t know about the herds near my home. Suddenly, I started seeing news about their impending removal from the area. I was glad they existed, and
If you ever visit caves, old buildings, or ancient Maya pyramids, chances are, you’ll have encounters with bats. I personally love them. But many people are terrified of them. Encounter in Yucatan The first time I visited Uxmal and climbed to the top of the Pyramid of the Magician (yes, I am old enough I
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The largest bear sanctuary in the world, the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti gives a home to once mistreated or injured bears. No, they don’t have a breeding program. The bears living in Romania are brown bears, and they are not a threatened species. Smaller than their North American cousin, the grizzly, they live in
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A slower paced entrance into Banff National Park, the Bow River Parkway parallels to the Trans-Canada Highway between Banff and Lake Louise. This 30-miles-long narrow, winding road offers not only a slower pace, but plenty of opportunities for scenic stops, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Though it’s been a few years since out last visit, we
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The ancient Maya ruins of Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico, sit in the center of the Calakmul Nature Preserve. Relatively far from towns, when we visit, we like to stay overnight in the preserve, in the hotel at the entrance, fittingly named La Puerta Calakmul. In the Calakmul Nature Preserve The loud chatter of thousands of
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