Maya Site of Copan, Honduras

Discovered in 1570 by Diego Garcia de Palacio, the ruins of Copan, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main stages of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th century. Copan with its temples, plazas and terraces, comprises a type of architectural complex among the most characteristic for the Mayan civilization. The lenghty inscription on the Hieroglyphic Stairway Plaza is of considerable historical siginficance. 

Dora Maria, muchas gracias!

Honduras

Here comes one of many beautiful postcards I received from Honduras, from my very dear friend Dora Maria who keeps surprising me with BEAUTIFUL postcards from her country. Since I met her, I totally fell in love with Honduras, I find that country breathtaking. This postcard is from Bay Islands department. There are several islands within the department, with three larger ones: Útila, Roatán and Guanaja.Querida Dora Maria, muchas gracias!

Honduras

Hey dear readers! :)

Sorry for another month of silence, but I am FINALLY done with my 1st year at Uni. I have excellent marks, which makes me feel proud and happy. :) My postcard-swapping activities were quite small and slow, but I am looking forward to more swaps now, and getting my postcard collection grow and grow. :)

I got this postcard after it had been traveling for more than 2 months! My dear friend Dora Maria sent me 3 different postcards, with different stamps used from her home country Honduras. I have always had passion about Latin-America, and especially those Central American countries, as I am fascinated with Mayan culture ever since! History is one of my favorite subjects, and I enjoyed having it in my 2nd semester. It was fun to know interesting facts about the US war for independence, French Revolution, World Wars I and II, The Cold War... Though, it was very difficult, but when you love the thing you study, it is not difficult as it would be if I, for example, was studying Chemistry. :)

Postcard shown above is showing the view of Santa Lucia, small town in Honduras, built in Spanish colonial period, with architecture typical for that time. I simply love it. I recently started taking Spanish lessons, and I enjoy in that language. I am still beginner in it, but I am improving it day by day.


It's enough for today... Will write again soon, I promise. ;)