Looking Forward to Working on Tulum

Today, I continue editing the Tulum section of the Yucatan Travel Movie. It is a delight because the footage on Tulum is infused with gorgeous palm-swaying seascapes among the ancient Mayan ruins as well as images of the ancient Maya’s mythological gods Izamna and the Dios Descendante, the Descending God.

Focus on Playa del Carmen in Yucatan Travel Video

I’ve been concentrating on integrating the footage on Playa del Carmen into the Yucatan Travel Video. Playa is the fastest growing city on the Maya Riviera. It is also a great place for shopping.

Coba and Birdwatching is Complete

I felt happy as I put together the scenes for the Coba section of the Yucatan Travel Video. Today, I finally finished the bird-dances-to-music. When I showed it to John, he laughed out loud and had to see it again. That made me feel so good. Many birdwatchers come to Coba because the tropical songbirds around the lakes are phenomenal. There are also crocodiles. And, of course, the ancient ruins, which are always so fascinating. The first time we visited Coba, in 1999, hardly anyone was there. The parking lot had not been paved. No tourist buses parked there. The road to the site contained potholes from one end to the other. Now, everything is paved, spiffed up, touristy and very pleasant.

Coba is the Flavor of the Day

Today I made my shot list for Coba, an especially beautiful but also wild and wierd archeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula. I especially like the plethora of wild birds chirping and yodelling in the morning. With the camcorder filming, I was thrilled when a two to three foot tall brown speckled wading bird not only gave out three large squawks, but it also pooped and then flew away . . . all on camera. It is the Coba lakes that attract the tropical birds. Most of the land surface of Yucatan Peninsula is dry and without any rivers, streams or lakes. The inhabitants have to collect rainwater or haul water up from underground.

Images of Itzamna

Here’s a link to a number of images of Itzamna, the great god of the ancient Maya: http://images.google.com/images?q=itzamna&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=4HLFStLoM4ee8AaSpKQ5&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4

He is usually toothless, sits in a lotus position, sometimes has a beard – very unusual since the pure blooded Maya do not have beards. Verrry interesting.

Today, I am including the search for an image of Itzamna at Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Travel Movie.

Working on 2012 Edgar Cayce Video

 Today was a day spent in learning how to use the creative software I am using to make the footage shot at my recent 2012, Edgar Cayce and the Maya talk in Richmond, Virginia, into a video.

Carol Chapman —

A Wonderful Get Together with the People in Richmond, Virginia

Today I spoke in Richmond, Virginia, on one of my favorite topics: 2012, Edgar Cayce and the Maya.

I really enjoy that group.

This time, the Richmond A.R.E. had a joint meeting with the area IONS group.

Many inquisitive, knowledgeable people attended my event. Delightful!

Carol Chapman

2012 and Stele 1 in Coba

Today I have been looking for information on Stele 1 in Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico, a huge Mayan ruin.  

Carol Chapman —

Home Now!

Well, it is wonderful to travel and give talks, then, it is wonderful to come home.

After giving my talks in Nanaimo and Comox, British Columbia, on:

• 2012, Edgar Cayce and the Maya
• Secrets of a Psychic

I am happy to be home. Today, I entered names and email addresses of the people who signed my guest book at my speeches so they will receive my enewsletters.  

Carol Chapman —

British Columbia Tomorrow!

I’ll be speaking in Comox British Columbia tomorrow on the very exciting topic of “2012, Edgar Cayce and the Maya.”

So, it’s early to rise for an early morning flight. 

I’m looking forward to the beautiful town of Comox/Courtenay on the water with the mountains in view and meeting some wonderful people of like mind.  

Carol Chapman —