Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen

Fourth Journey Day 110: Golden Currents, Restless Shores

Fourth Journey Day 110: Golden Currents, Restle...

Aanya Shen

The day began with a leisurely boat ride across Lake Petén Itzá. The water shimmered under shifting clouds and reflected the colorful buildings of Flores. When I arrived in San...

Fourth Journey Day 110: Golden Currents, Restle...

Aanya Shen

The day began with a leisurely boat ride across Lake Petén Itzá. The water shimmered under shifting clouds and reflected the colorful buildings of Flores. When I arrived in San...

Fourth Journey Day 109: Between Chisel and Spirit

Fourth Journey Day 109: Between Chisel and Spirit

Aanya Shen

The scent of freshly carved mahogany and cedar filled the air as I entered a small workshop tucked behind a modest storefront. The artisan, an elderly man with calloused hands,...

Fourth Journey Day 109: Between Chisel and Spirit

Aanya Shen

The scent of freshly carved mahogany and cedar filled the air as I entered a small workshop tucked behind a modest storefront. The artisan, an elderly man with calloused hands,...

Fourth Journey Day 108: Through the Eyes of Wood and Smoke

Fourth Journey Day 108: Through the Eyes of Woo...

Aanya Shen

Na Bolom felt like a house of stories - wooden floors creaking with memory, walls lined with faded photographs of Lacandon Maya faces staring back in silent defiance. The museum...

Fourth Journey Day 108: Through the Eyes of Woo...

Aanya Shen

Na Bolom felt like a house of stories - wooden floors creaking with memory, walls lined with faded photographs of Lacandon Maya faces staring back in silent defiance. The museum...

Fourth Journey Day 107: Vestiges of the Raid

Fourth Journey Day 107: Vestiges of the Raid

Aanya Shen

Today I visited Fuerte de San Miguel, a fortress perched high above the coast, its thick stone walls still bearing echoes of the past. The walk up to the fort...

Fourth Journey Day 107: Vestiges of the Raid

Aanya Shen

Today I visited Fuerte de San Miguel, a fortress perched high above the coast, its thick stone walls still bearing echoes of the past. The walk up to the fort...

Fourth Journey Day 106: The Codex Unfolds

Fourth Journey Day 106: The Codex Unfolds

Aanya Shen

The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya was a treasure trove of history and craftsmanship. I spent hours tracing the intricacies of ancient glyphs, staring into the hollow eyes of jade...

Fourth Journey Day 106: The Codex Unfolds

Aanya Shen

The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya was a treasure trove of history and craftsmanship. I spent hours tracing the intricacies of ancient glyphs, staring into the hollow eyes of jade...

Fourth Journey Day 105: Gatekeeper’s Watch

Fourth Journey Day 105: Gatekeeper’s Watch

Aanya Shen

The Garden District felt like a dreamscape of ironwork, trailing vines, and timeworn facades. I walked down Magazine Street, past boutique shops and hidden courtyards, before stepping into the quiet...

Fourth Journey Day 105: Gatekeeper’s Watch

Aanya Shen

The Garden District felt like a dreamscape of ironwork, trailing vines, and timeworn facades. I walked down Magazine Street, past boutique shops and hidden courtyards, before stepping into the quiet...