So today we went and climbed and hiked up the pyramids of Teotihuacan. There are the pyramids of the moon and the sun. The pyramid of the sun is bigger than the moon, but the moon is much steeper.  It was really interesting exploring the ruins of Teotihuacan after we had learned all about its history. It is incredible because the people of Teotihuacan did not have access to the wheel or animals to help them in building the pyramids.  They did everything through human labor, which makes the pyramids that much more fascinating! We have a joke that the people of Teotihuacan did actually have the wheel and cement trucks and horses, but just destroyed them all when the Spanish came and conquered Mexico so that the Spanish would not have access to them but the people of Teotihuacan then realized how bad of an idea this was because the Spanish then used the indigenous people as slaves and for human labor. Hah, but this is just our funny pretend theory. It was interesting how at the base of all the pyramids and the surrounding area-was littered with venders trying to sell you everything under the sun! Everything from Obsidion to animal whistles. It was a little intimidating because they were so persitant that you buy their merchandise. My favorite was when they would yell in English to us “Almost free”. It was such an amazing opportunity though to experience such an essential part of past history.

Location: Teotihuacan, Mexico City, Mexico