Mexico - Teotihuacan 12.08

The first thing that struck us was the huge scale of this place. Just like at the museum, we couldn't stop telling each other how incredible this place was. This is the citadel, at the southern end of the complex.


Almost all of the sculptural ornamentation that originally decorated the temples and pyramids is gone. The only exception is this area, which was buried behind the adjacent building and therefore protected.


At the other end of the complex is the Pyramid of the Moon. This picture was taken from there, looking back toward the Citadel. On the left is the Pyramid of the Sun, the largest structure on the site.


Another view from the Pyramid of the Moon. As soon as we arrived, we realized that not bringing our sun hats was a big mistake. We bought new ones to get through the day.


A young couple taking a break.


The grand Pyramid of the Sun. It seemed that we spent all morning walking toward it. Although it loomed large over the entire site, it didn't take as long to climb as we had expected. By noon, the line to climb to the top was long. Glad we got there early!


The reward at the top: a cool, breezy place to rest and take in a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.