Teotihuacan

We have two Mexico City shows behind us now with the last one tonight. Tomorrow I get to see my family again. Words can't express how much I love and miss them.

Yesterday a group of about 25 band and crew members had an incredible time visiting Teotihuacan - the City of the Gods. Take a few minutes and read about it. The place is incredible. Our guide for the day was the best treat of all. A descendant of the native indians of Teotihuacan, he was anxious to give us his take on what actually happened there over two thousand years ago. His presentation centered around sacred tradition. At first I wasn't sure what I'd take away from the tour but in retrospect, the gift we were given of participating in, rather than just hearing about, tradition was priceless.

Our guide called himself Gorilla (pronounced horilya) because thats what people say he looks like. He was full of life and invited us to adorn headbands and join him as brothers in a sacred walk though his ancestral home. Along the way we he explained the significance of the pyramids as they pertain to seasons and ceremony. He showed us certain places to stand where if we clapped we'd hear unique echos that sounded like birds chirping. Move a few steps and the bird sounds disappeared.

After leading us to a room underneath one of the pyramids, we sat in silence in a room lit only by a small flame of burning twigs and incense as Gorilla told his stories. It was an experience that I'll never forget. April and I were then chosen to bear the flame to the top of the Sun Pyramid. Not everyone made it to the top but those of us who did were greeted by an unbelievable view.

I've posted pictures of Teotihuacan and an informal jam session from earlier today in Hussain's room. View them by clicking the Photographs link.

I fly home early tomorrow so I'll spend the rest of the day packing, and practicing Christmas songs for gigs coming up later this week in Chattanooga.

I'll probably write down a few more stories while on the plane tomorrow so check back and don't forget to sign the guest book!

Dan

¶ 1:53 PM