Amazing Balancing Talents!

Another thing that never ceased to amaze me about the Mayan communities is how the women manage to balance things on their heads. I have seen women transport items of various sizes on their heads, which is astounding!

One day, I had to pick up our laundry from Wicha's house, and, being the untalented gringa that I am, I had to lug the massive weight in my arms. As I was walking down the street, I can't tell you how many people stopped at stared at me like I was a flaming idiot as they were carrying things much heavier on their heads. Oh, the many things that we have to learn from the Maya!