But the view, oh it was wonderful! The jungle canopy opened to reveal mounds upon mounds of stone rubble and in other areas, reconstructed ball courts and walls. Thinking back now it still takes my breath away. It was more than just the awe-inspiring monuments that surrounded us on all sides; it was about being a part of history. We were a part of uncovering and paving a path for others to learn from what we had documented on our trip (and the valuable knowledge we gained from archaeologists like Keith Prufer). Now THIS was archaeology.