The Aid and Education Project, Inc.

      “ El Proyecto de Ayuda y Educación “

 

     Maya Cultural Education Program    

                          Chichicastenango             

 

                      Excursion to Iximché 2003          

 

 

Early in the morning, the students and parents start to gather.

 

After arrival, the first order of business is to climb the pyramids of Iximche:

 

For thousands of years, Maya people have liked to climb pyramids.

                        

 

The diligent students make notes of things they are learning.

 

                    

 

                     

 

Adults help the students understand it all.

 

After a morning of walking, climbing, and learning, everyone is ready for lunch.

 

Dishing it up:

 

Everyone eats with their best friends.

 

 

 

 

Tired from a long day, it is time to load up for the trip back home.

 

 

                                                       The End