"Mayan Memories," Oil Painting of What Was and Might Have Been in Central America of the Mayas

 

For years I have been fascinated by the architecture, culture, and history of the Central American Mayans.  So much so that several years ago on a trip to Belize City, I found a way to go to Punta Gorda, a place where Mayans still live today in much the same way as their ancestors did.  A small plane with seats for about six flew over the jungle, stopping every so often to sit down on a gravel path, drop off a package, and pick up a package.  The trip itself was an experience not to be forgotten.  At last we arrived in Punta Gorda.

A young Mayan man and his grandfather sat with me for a time.  The young man was so excited to try out his English on an American and I was so happy to learn a few words of Mayan.  The grandfather had seen many years with a face that matched.  Wonderful people and a wonderful experience.  Men still went to work in the fields; the women still took care of the thatched homes, doing some embroidered handwork to sell to the few tourists at the time.

I wonder what has happened to this village in the 20 plus years since I visited.

Mayan Memories, Oil on Canvas, 40 X 30," $2400.00 USD

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