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So I'm finally back home and back to my regular schedule (or at least
trying to catch up). If you follow along on my Instagram, you'll know we were
in Mexico for a while. We ended up staying longer than we planned but it was
not a trip we planned to begin with. We ended up going to Mexico for a family
emergency and the days kinda just rolled into one another. We ended up staying
three weeks- which went by in a blink of an eye. Nonetheless all that time off
threw off my life and I am trying to pick up the pieces. I know that sounds so
dramatic but I've had so many different emotions scrambling through my head
lately. It feels really bizarre to be a blogger and constantly share images
that portray a simple and prettier life; especially when life is everything but
sometimes. And, it feels bizarre to feel like I have to hold back with what I
do share about my personal life. The past weeks I constantly found myself
struggling to caption posts because what I wasn’t thinking “oh this is cute,
life is great.” AND, don’t get me wrong there were definitely great moments on
our trip and those moments are the ones that make it on a picture and on my
feed. I don’t want to turn this blog post into a negative one, because I
strongly feel that staying positive is the key to feeling better, so I will
quickly cut to one of the best trips we took while in Mexico.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
This is actually my third time going to Teotihuacan. I had been there
when I was younger and BUT I didn’t remember it that well. SO this time around
a couple things caught me off guard that I wish I knew or remembered from
before.
Summer in Mexico is their rainy season…and this means it rains every
day. And, it doesn’t just sprinkle- it pours! However, the mornings are usually
rain free, cloudy and sometimes sunny. We got lucky enough to pick a day that
was sunny. BUT given the weather I didn’t think there could be a chance of getting
sunburned.
So before you go make sure to take a backpack and pack it with the
following:
1.
SUNSCREEN
This is
an absolute must! I often take it for granted but packing it or even putting it
on in the morning would have prevented the painful sunburn and all the current
skin peeling. ugh.
2.
Cold drinks
So I
assumed I could buy cold drinks there. And, yes they sell some there but they
are inconveniently located. At the entrance and by the souvenir shops there are
cold drinks but this is so far out of the way... that if you don't take some
with you to hike to the top of pyramid you will surely be dehydrated or pass
out.
3.
Snacks
Again, this is because
snacks and drink are so inconveniently located. We arrived and entered through
Gate 1 which is a walk away from getting to the main pyramid (The SUN). So when
we got to the bottom of the pyramid we were already hot and a little hungry. We
ate some fruit we packed and made our way to the top of the pyramid. Once we
got down we were tiered and definitely hungry. So we had to leave the park and
go across the street to the restaurants to eat. I honestly wish we had packed sandwiches
(or granola bars) to hold us over until we hiked the other pyramid (The Moon).
4.
Sunglasses and/or a hat
I didn’t pack a hat but I did luckily remember my sunglasses. It is so
bright there that sunglasses are essential and so is a hat to help minimize
sunburns.
5.
Take toilet paper
This is probably such a weird tip but yes you read that right…pack
toilet paper. For some odd reason in Mexico basic restroom toiletries are not
complimentary. There was a woman at the entrance giving out toilet paper and
you give her a couple pesos. But she literally gives you a couple a sheets …there
weren’t any toilet seat covers so most of my paper went to cover the seat. The
second time I went to the restroom the lady wasn’t even there…but I had a
tissue paper pack in my back pack and used that. ANYHOW, it’s uncomfortable to
have toilet paper handed to you by a stranger- IT IS WEIRD. Also, there wasn’t
soap…so take a hand sanitizer or small travel soap with you.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE THERE
Get there early. There is a lot of walking and everything takes time to
accomplish. And, you will want some time to just sit and take it all in…the
views are breathtaking!
The hike up is tiring but not impossible. I do NOT have the best
physical endurance and I was able to do it. There are handrails along all the
steps. So this makes it easier to go up and down since some steps are chipped
and small (some are not wide enough for your whole foot). Also, it is a steep
way up. Some people get vertigo …which was more likely going down (again, the
climb is steep). I luckily don’t get vertigo so the way down was easier and
less crowed; making it easier to take in the view as you go down.
When you get to the top of the Sun Pyramid you will find people standing
at the center trying to absorb energy. Teotihuacan means “Place of the Gods”
and many believe it’s a place of with lots of energy- especially at the top of
the pyramids. Many people were meditating and some did yoga. There were also people with their hands up trying
to absorb positive energy. Some people had crystals that are believed to
attract positive energy. SO if you believe in this…take some crystals or
crystal jewelry. Take some time to meditate and clear you mind.
Overall, it’s an amazing experience. As you walk along the Avenue of the
Dead (the main walk way) you can hear the sounds of jaguars and hummingbirds
(vendors sell toys that mimic these sounds). Even though it is crowded with
tourist and vendors, it all blurs in comparison with the history of the place.
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