(^60) Flores – Tikal - 67 kilometres
By morning, Ernest felt considerably better, allowing us to cycle to the famous
Mayan Ruins of Tikal. Once again, it was boiling and hilly, on par with the rest of
Central America.
However, Tikal is unique because it’s genuinely situated in the jungle. The park
measures 550 square kilometres, and the ruins are in the middle of this vast
jungle. It was another 17-kilometre cycle through a lush and dense tropical jungle
from the park entrance before locating the campground. Upon seeing warning signs
for snakes, jaguars, and other animals, we wondered if our plan of camping at the
ruins was a good idea. The park housed a considerable number and variety of
wildlife. It was a noisy night with hollering monkeys and raucous birds.
Tikal – Le Remate - 34 kilometres
As soon as the gates opened at 6 a.m. we were there. The morning fog made it a
magical walk through the dense forest, especially in other visitors’ absence. With its
towering pyramids, the iconic Gran Plaza was half-hidden in the mist, giving it a
ghostly appeal. Many temples had wooden staircases, allowing one to climb to the
top to view these ancient structures rising above the treetops.
Once done, we returned to the tents, packed up and biked to Le Remate. Le
Remate was another village near the lake and an excellent place to swim and relax.
The next day Ernest updated his blog and I took the bus to Santa Helena to
withdraw money and do the necessary shopping.
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