Roger’s travelogue

Late Afternoon Hammock Time uploaded on 14 March 2008

A hammock under the thatched roof of an open-air palapa on the dock provides a serene setting for reading or relaxing after a day full of kayaking, snorkling, wind surfing or other activities on the jungle-surrounds of Lake Bacalar.

Bighorn Sheep with New Lamb uploaded on 13 March 2008

These Bighorn Sheep are carefully watching the tram at Northwest Trek glide slowly by so they can resume their grass munching. The guide explained that the lamb in the far right of the picture was born two days prior to this visit. The lambs must quickly move to their feet and be able to move with the herd because of predators in the wild. The predators are all in large fenced pens at this animal refuge, so the sheep only have to worry about the humans snapping photos.

Northwest Trek Viewpoint uploaded on 13 March 2008

At the highest point of the tram ride at Northwest Trek, there is an opening between the trees that allows this vista to unfold. The ridges leading to the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range get progressively higher. In winter, the last two ridges seen in this photo are covered in snow, and often the Trek is, too.

Mountain Goats Take a Rest uploaded on 13 March 2008

At Northwest Trek, the tram ride allows visitors to view wildlife from very close ranges. These two mountain goats were lounging right next to the paved tram path and taking advantage of the shade there on a warm summer day.

American Bison, NW Trek uploaded on 13 March 2008

American Bison are the largest land mammals in North America. These herd animals are no longer considered wild, but are classified as domesticated because they reside primarily in zoos, wilkdlife parks, ranches and similar facilities.

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Fine Stone Work at Becan uploaded on 13 March 2008

This main temple at Becan shows some of the finest techniques of Maya stone working. The stones were carved and placed to fit precisely and form a solid foundation for this impressive temple. Becan and numerous other Maya sites are within an hour or so drive from Laguna Bacalar. The various resorts and hotels can make arrangements to visit them. Even in high tourist season, they are seldom visited, so they can be explored leisurely within the serenity of the jungle surroundings.

Reflections of Lake Bacalar uploaded on 13 March 2008

Lake Bacalar provides a serene place to swim, sun, fish or relax on the shores of a 35-mile long freshwater lake. Surrounded by jungle and ruins of great Maya civilizations, a lakeside resort is a perfect location for exploring this largely unvisited part of Mexico. The people are welcoming and love to share their culture, history and food.

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A Pristine Jungle Lake uploaded on 13 March 2008

Laguna Bacalar is a 35-mile long expanse of fresh water surrounded by thick jungle. It has very few developments on its shores, so the lake is still uncluttered and largely unvisited by tourists. This is still a place to get away from the crowded tourist sites just a few hours north in Cancun and Xel-Ha and discover peace and tranquility and hear the night-time jungle sounds.