24 - Friday, September 17, 1999 — North Shore News From page V7 fronts sit statues of pale faced saints, clements of Catholicism introduced by the Spanish, However, hung around each saint’s neck is a Mirror te reflect the sun god. A haze hangs above the church floor where hundreds of candles are stuck, leaving barely enough room for wor- shipers in between. Men carry bottles of posh, a sugarcane liquor, used for communicating with the gods. Some women place eggs in front of saints, and a few hold chickens ready for sacrifice. “San Cristobal seems mod- ern by comparison, its colo- nial buildings mingling with examples of 19th century architecrure. The perimeter of the Zocalo, a combination park and outdoor social cen- ter, is especially attractive, with the terra cotta colored Cathedral on one side. Another church of interest is Santo Domingo, four blocks north. In front of its -claborate baroque facade, Chamulan women conduct a daily crafts market. The adja- cent Dominican monastery houses a museum and a shop displaying the region’s best hand-woven textiles. -Beyond San Cristobal, pine forests give " way'to corn fields as we bump along.a lengthy stretch of rough road, We actually welcome our unscheduled stop in Ocosingo. We we!- come even more the surprise that awaits us an hour later, when we arrive at Agua Azui. Situated about 4.5 kilometers (3 miles) off the highway, Agua Azul is an area of the Shunvslija ‘River where a series of natural. ‘ ‘turquoise pools and white waterfalls cascade down:a jungle-clad hillside. ‘To us, it appears ’ ‘fike an oasis in the middle of nowhere, but it's very popular with Mexican families on week- ends and holidays. Visitors can swim in the refreshing pools, take a jungle walk upstream, and eat at one of ‘several cafes-near the base of the hill. _. Our final stop in Chiapas is Palenque, a _dassic Mayan ceremonial ceuiter (circa AD 100-900). The setting for the archacologicai site is dramatic, a.-grassy mountaintop clearing ‘surrounded by jungle, but it’s easily accessed. . Major structures include the Temple of the _ Inscriptions, containing the tomb of seventh THE church at San Juan Chamula is the centre for a fascinating spiritualism. Jungle site accessible Since March of this year, The Astisan Bake Shoppe has been producing delicious organic breads and the response has been extremely positive. Katharina Dittus, a miastereraftsinan from Germany is very thankful to her customers for their continued support. “It makes me so happy to see people — enjoy traditional, wholesome breads”, she says. What does “Artisan Breads” mean? {r is not a brandname, it stands for a natural bread made from basic ingredients. The Artisan uses traditional methods of preparation and natural ingredients = f only. Bue the name “Artisan” is Paate Toni Dabbs = not protected, so make sure that what you get is really free from melange of Catholicism and Mayan additives. century ruler Pacal, and the Palace, a maze of - courtyards, corridors and rooms decorated with stucco reliefs. Another group of buildings on a plateau -) southeast of the Palace includes the Teraple of [> - ¥ the Sun, which: exhibits the best preserved = roofcomb at Palenque. Below a slope north of the Palace is a good example of a ball court. As we approached the border into the state of Tabasco to catch our flight from Villahermosa, we were reminded that Chiapas is still a crossroad between Mexico and Central America. Armed guards who spoke little English stopped us at the checkpoint and had a dog sniff our lugpage. We all agreed thar it might not be. wise to visit the region unescorted, whereas our expe- rienced guide and skilled.driver had ensured thar we had a rewarding trip. - More information abo.t travel in Chiapas ts available from the Mexican Governscent Tovrism Office, 999 West Hastings Street, Suite 1110, Vancowver BC V6C 2W2, phone 1-604- 669-2845, fax 1-604-669-5498, web site . : ICBC , CLAIMS! 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