Audrey (July 2019) — Image by kenne
“Do stuff.
Be clenched, curious.
Not waiting for inspiration’s shove
or society’s kiss on your forehead.
Pay attention.
It’s all about paying attention.
Attention is vitality.
It connects you with others.
It makes you eager. stay eager.”
―
The 13th-century, walled Mayan archaeological site at Tulum National Park overlooks the sea.
Tulum is a resort town on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, around 130 km south of Cancún.
Each Mayan city had a specific purpose, and Tulum was no exception.
The big man in the middle (Martin) was our guide.
Protected from the sun, a group of archeologists providing ongoing research on the old sandstone structures.
As well as being the only Mayan city built on a coast, Tulum was one of the few protected by a wall.
Everywhere you look you will see iguanas.
Here some of the visitors are moving toward the exist door, one of five in this ancient walled city.
An iguana keeps guard over one of the Tulum doors.
Becoming is Superior to Being 