Vernal Equinox @ Chichen Itza - 03/20/10

I was lucky enough to celebrate the Vernal Equinox at one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World: Chichen Itza. I went with a few friends and we watched as the sun's movement cast a shadow which, as it grew, began to form a serpent of light. The serpent really started to take shape at about 3:15 pm and the peak of the phenomenon was at about 4:30 pm. The ancient Maya believed it was the spirit of Kukulkan descending to earth. It is anyone's guess, really, how the ancient Maya celebrated this special day, but one thing is for sure: We were all in awe of the masterful architects who built this ancient city many centuries ago.