Around the World with Marsha & Joel

Another great day to explore some of the finest archeological sites in the world. Today, Monte Alban. It’s no joke, but a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Monte Alban was the site of the former ceremonial center and main city of the Zapotec culture. It was excavated by literally cutting off the top of a mountain, like opening the top of a soft boiled egg, making an enormous, perfect plain…and building from there.

Another great day to explore some of the finest archeological sites in the world. Today, Monte Alban. It’s no joke, but a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Monte Alban was the site of the former ceremonial center and main city of the Zapotec culture. It was excavated by literally cutting off the top of a mountain, like opening the top of a soft boiled egg, making an enormous, perfect plain…and building from there.

Another gorgeous morning in the low 50s, knowing it will reach the dry low 80s by early afternoon. After a casual breakfast after yesterday’s long driving day, we set off to see a tree. Not just any tree….

The Tule Tree is a 2,000 year old Montezuma Cypress still growing near a church, and within a blooming botanical garden.