Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen
Fourth Journey Day 110: Golden Currents, Restle...
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...
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
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
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 Woo...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...