Will the gods shine at Chichen Itza's Spring Solstice?

Skychi in front of Observatory

This has been an unusual vacation for me. I am accustomed to planning my own itinerary. Today, I went on a full-day group tour to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a completely different experience for me. I had no clue of what to expect for the day, as I had not bothered to ask about the itinerary. So everything was a surprise to me. The bus ride was two hours from Cancun to Chichen Itza. We left the Sun Moon Palace Resort about 8 am and arrived in Chichen Itza about 11 a.m. because of one rest stop along the way.

Tour Guide Sylvia in front of Observatory

There were three motorcoach tour buses from the resort with about 50 people each for about 150 people. Once at Chichen Itza some people went off to explore on their own and others followed the tour guide. I decided to stick with the tour guide so I could enjoy the history of tour. 

It seems that is is winter in Mexico but it is still 90 degrees. There are no mosquitos because it is winter. During the tour it started raining. I wondered why there were people carrying umbrellas. At first I thought it was for protection from the sun. Now I understand one should be prepared in case of rain too. Big tip it is spring so, carry an umbrella. It will protect you from the sun or possible rain.

Observatory at Chichen Itza

On March 21st is the Sun Solstice, thousands of people will gather at Chichen Itza to watch the sun pass from the front door to the back door of the Observatory. At the same time the sun will also pass through door of the main monument. The sunworshippers will wait for the snake tail to zig zag its way down to the snake head. That is if the gods are happy the sun will shine. If a cloud passes over or it rains then the Mayans believed that the gods had to be appeased with the blood of human sacrifices. It seems that men were the preferred to be sacrificed over women.

Chichen Itza 

Evidently, the gods were not happy the day of our tour because we had a downpour that started at noon and lasted the rest of the day. Happily there were no sacrifices to appease the angry gods.

Will the gods be happy on March 21st for the Spring Solstice and allow the tail of the snake
to meet the snake head?

Why are you solo?

Skychi at Sun Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico

At breakfast this morning the waiter asked me "Why are you solo? As a matter of fact I have been asked that question several times by male waiters. I understand the culture of Mexico is one of an emphasis on  "FAMILY". I  guess they cannot understand how I be by myself or eat by myself.

Watermelon Sculpture at Mexican Restaurant

My first day at lunch at the Mexican restaurant, the waitress did not want to seat me because  I was by myself. I thought it was interesting that the single gentleman ahead of me did not have that problem. They seated him immediately.

Chef preparing my Grilled Grouper

Why are you solo?
I answered that I am a flight attendant. I am used to traveling by myself. I don't think that answer was acceptable to him. He still looked puzzled. I am certain that I am not the only woman here traveling solo. However, this does not stop the asking of the question, Why am I alone?

Fruit Station at Buffett

This question has me asking and examining myself, Why am I alone?
Upon further introspection, there are other reasons for why I travel alone. I am divorced with four adult offspring. I have yet to meet my wandering soul mate.

Garnishments for Grilled Meats

Yes, I am "soloito". I am the little alone person.

Grilled Grouper, Cactus Salad and Shredded Beets

Churro with Ice Cream & Petit Fours

This morning, I was in line at the hostess station of the Mexican Restaurant of Sun Moon Palace waiting for a table. I ran into two women that I had met the last night. The hostess rushed to seat the three of us.

Skychi with one of the Chefs of the Mexican Restaurant

That's was my "Ahh! Moment". I realized I was choosing to eat alone and be alone. The question by the waiters of "Why are you alone?" was not due to their lack of understanding. It caused me to reflect upon who I was choosing to "be" which was alone. I had met many people but I had not sought their companionship during meal time. I finally got it. The question is not so much "Why are you alone?" but "Why do you choose to eat alone?". I did not eat all my meals alone. However, I got that I did choose to eat alone several times.

Breakfast in Room

Breakfast with my roommate

Thank you for the awakening moment. Now I can shift to not be "solo". Sometimes Travel can help you learn about yourself.

Healing Vacation in Cancun with Nature's Sunshine

Skychi squinting in Sunny Cancun

I have been sick with a weak immune system for sometime. Last week I had blocked ears and I still have a chronic cough. I am fortune enough to have won an all expenses paid vacation to the Sun Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico with Nature's Sunshine. I am here for five days with my Naturopath Dr. Hugh Jenkins and his lovely wife Gwen. His wife Gwen is a Health Consultant. She does my ear candling to unblock my ears.

Swinging Bar

Swim up Bar

Sun at Pool

This vacation could not come at a better time. I have been sleep deprived from working as a flight attendant. My trip after returning from the AAERG 11th Annual Convention in LAX, I was awake from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. in the morning. The flight I was working was to suppose to land at 10:30 p.m. We had flight delays due to weather and ended up sitting on the runway until 2 a.m. I was exhausted from being awake and working for almost 24 hours. This really took a toll on my health. I got sick with the flu plus the co-pilot had the flu too. I am still battling a chronic cold.

Skychi lounging in Hammock

It is great to be on vacation with a natural healing doctor. He and his wife are guiding me on the herbs that I need to heal my body. I have learned that I was not taking my herbs properly. I was taking the herbs according to the maintenance recommendations on the bottle. Dr. Jenkins and Gwen told me that I should be taking  herbs in larger quantities because my body is under stress from flying, sleep deprivation, and improper diet.

Dinner under the Stars & Moon with 2,200 Natural Health Experts

I am sitting in the presence of 2,000 natural health experts. I will share with you the info I learn at this convention in upcoming blog posts.

Breakfast in Room at Sun Moon Palace All-Inclusive Resort

If you are interested in natural healing and herbs, then visit my website to take a Health Analyzer at Skychi's Health Store at http://mynsp.com/Skychi.

Morning walk on the beach