photo by Walter E. Little

The classroom moved to the home of Ixim Nik'te'.  Waqi' Kawoq and Tojil explain the 260-day ritual calendar.

Students and teachers had the opportunity to explore Maya spiritual practice.

photo by Walter E. Little

Ixim's brother, Waqi' Kej and his daughter,
Ix Kem, welcome us to their house compound.

photo by Walter E. Little

Jun tijonel, jun tijoxel, jeb'ël jeb'ël.
  One teacher, one student, goooooood. 

We learned the cultural context of sharing food, and its preparation.  Since the Maya men do not traditionally grind corn, you can bet that the male students will be asked to.

        
                                                                                                                                                                            photos by Walter E. Little

Food preparation and consumption takes to the field as we visit the K'oxtum of Iximche'.

       
                                                                                                                                                                photos by Walter E. Little

Iximche' was the capital of the Kaqchikel people at the time of the invasion.  We were able to have a tour of the ruins, lead by Lajuj Batz'.

photo by Walter E. Little

Estefaní Chacach instructs us in the making of a chakäch (basket).

The next two weeks were spent around Lake Atitlán.