EDZNA RUINS, CAMPECHE

I arranged with a local travel agency to visit Edzna, some 50 km from campeche. A taxi driver took 2 french women and myself. We were dropped off at the ruins where we could wander about and explore for 2 hours.Edzna was founded in about 600 B.C, was discovered in 1907 and excavations began in 1928. It's name is derived from Itzna or house of the itznaes, a family ruling from 800-1000 A.D.It's a small city and there weren't many vistors. A wide sandy path led through thick vegetation bringing you into the clearing where the city is. The 1st buildings i saw were a cluster of small buildings around the patio of the Ambassadors. One of the buildings had an archway through which you could walk (hunched over) bringing you into the great Acropolis. This was alarge central square with on one side (the west) a long, tiered building, Nohochna or the large house. I climbed this to admire the view. i am getting fitter and fitter on this trip as i cannot resist climbing up temples and pyramids! Sometimes it is a relief when you are not allowed to climb the building. I sat in the sun, basking in thre atmosphere, thinking I was so lucky to be here. It was so worthwhile coming to Campeche for this. I walked slowly around the square then entered the complex opposite Nohochna. I was suprised to see another series of buildings. facing me was an elegant, tall building, "Five storeys" or Cinco pisos. It has a height of about 31 m. To the left of it was The house of the Moon on which I sat to admire this area. To the left of "Five Storeys" is the temple of the Moon. leaving this square took me into the little Acropolis which is the oldest part. Over here you can find temple of the masks: Sunrise and Sunset. This was a peaceful, unrushed visit.
Later on I was talking to the proprietor of the hotel; he told me about Calakmul which is one of the largest cities and should really be seen.