Our trip to Mixco Viejo

 These were the signs at the entrance of the ruins of Mixco Viejo in Guatemala. Mixco is the city close by that we traveled through. Viejo means old.

The workers (maintenance) were eating their lunch when we first arrived. We asked them a few questions and talked with them a bit. They told us that the inhabitants lived here because it was high on the mountain top and the people could protect themselves because they could see who was coming. This area was destroyed about the time that the Spaniards came.

The views were incredible

 These are a couple of the ruins that we saw. There were a couple of ball courts also.

This group (a family and close relatives) were there to pray at one of the altars. When they finished we visited with them for a little while. We told them that they were descendants of Lehi and they could find out more about their ancestors by reading the Book of Mormon. But when we should have given them the Book of Mormon, not one of us had one with us. 

 As we were walking around the grounds, we talked with other visitors who were from the area. I asked them if these ruins had any special religious significance. One of the ladies said that they come to pray to Jesus Christ to ask Him to bless humanity and the elements. We told them that we also believe in Jesus Christ and that He does hear and answer our prayers.

The group who were on this trip are from left to right: Blair and Joan Murri, Dr. Wilhelm and his wife, Dr. Cameron and his wife, Jose and Mayra Viveros (drivers) Pat and Gary Barlow and Paul and Elaine Pitcher.

On Monday we went on a short day trip to Mixco Viejo ruins. We left about 8:30 in the morning and returned at about 4:30 in the afternoon. On the way we saw some interesting sites.

We saw these ladies as we were traveling to Mixco Viejo. They had water in these vessels on their heads. The posed for us to take their picture. We think it is incredible how they can carry heavy items on their heads, especially liquid. 

Going through town the narrow streets were obvious.

These little golf carts are used like taxis. Here they are called "tuk tuks"

We can see a furniture factory ahead. We saw many furniture factories in these area

We see clothes hanging out on the line all the time. Even in the rain. Here is an example of where they have to hang their clothes to dry.