Mayan History at a Stone's Throw

Belize has so many Mayan ruins

that today's civilization is never too far away from them.

In this case, just a mile from the main cross-country highway.

The river crossing is at the highway's edge...

and then less than a mile to this.

The "Castillo" (Castle) is the second highest Mayan structure in Belize.

The panorama from up top was impressive.

You have to love the easy access.

Cahal Pech, another ruin, is actually in the city of San Ignacio

and only 1/4 mile off the main highway. 

Smaller structures but ...

more of them.

People wonder why the steps are so steep, especially

when the Mayans were only about 4 1/2 feet tall.

It is assumed so you will ascend slowly,

almost on hands and knees in humility and reverence.

We loved the serenity.

"where two or three are gathered together in my name...there I will be in the midst of them" D&C 6:32

The love and power of Christ are present no matter where

the faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-Day Saints meet.

Their rooms are versatile...

as chapels for Sacrament meetings...

or classrooms.

One end of a room may be the kitchen and classroom...

and the other end the baptistery.

Most of the buildings are probably not much bigger than

our houses in the USA...

but they allow the members too rejoice

in the glory of the Gospel.

The surroundings may be humble...

but the Spirit

can always be felt inside.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the same

no matter where it is taught...

(No standing in the hallways during Sunday

School classes in this building)

or in what ever language.

Glad to be a soldier in His army

and accompanied by my wife in the work.

What a beautiful and humble little church;

and I suspect it was a very sincere place of devotion in its day.

I love these trees.  Perhaps not exactly the Tree of Life...

but I felt like either could somehow be

symbols of Gospel principles.