[fidelis]

When I was much younger I visited Teotihuacan...Climbed both of the big pyramids. Maybe the most impressive part of the climb besides the incredible steepness of the steps were the kids at the top selling ice cold Cokes.

Same here, 40 years ago when I was about 30 years old and in the best shape of my life. There were 200 steps on the Temple of the Sun, and each step was about 2 feet high. My dad pooped out at the first level half way up, but I zipped on up and made it to the top to take in the impressive view of the entire site. No kids selling Coke that day.

Coming down, however, was another issue. My legs were so tired from the climb, they were shaking like jelly all the way down. Took me forever to get to the bottom.

[hanamizu]

Coming down, however, was another issue. My legs were so tired from the climb, they were shaking like jelly all the way down.

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Yes climbing down safely is a bit of a challenge. For those who haven’t been there, the ‘steps’ are quite steep, narrow and uneven. You can use your hands to help pull you up, but the trip down is harder. You really can’t see where to put your feet.