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Xunantunich "Stone Woman" Mayan Site
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El Castillo at Xunaunich is the second
tallest structure in Belize. The frieze on the east side depicts the
tree of life and the birth of a god. "Stone Woman" is a ghost who
appears in front of El Castillo. She dresses in white and has fiery
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Some members of our
group climbed to the top. |
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Black Howler Monkeys
are seen and heard at many Mayan sites, which are also wildlife
reserves. 16 March 2014. |
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A day roost of
insect-eating bats on the trunk of a large tree at the ferry
entrance to Xunantunich. 16 March 2014. |
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Black Phoebe on the
Mopan River near the ferry. 16 March 2014. |
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Masked Tityra at
Crystal Paradise Resort on 16 March 2014. |
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Spiny-tailed Iguana on
16 March 2014. |
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Black Orchid is the
national flower of Belize. |
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Mahogany is the
national tree of Belize. Here's a fine example at Xunantunich on 16 March 2014. |
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