A travel course led by Dr. Ed Barnhart for the students of Dr. Margaret Wade at Midland College, Midland, Texas.

This seven day tour and lecture series will investigate the cultural hertiage of the modern Maya of Guatemala and their illustrious anicent history. Students will learn about the modern uses of the ancient Maya calendar and the ways in which Maya religion and culture still thrive in the highlands. Volcano hiking, boat trips across lake Atitlan, and journeys through the mist covered highlands will give participants the opportunity to experience the region's natural beauty. Visits to museums, jade workshops, and traditional markets will also be parts of the week's adventure. The course will end in the colonial city of Antigua for the celebrations of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead.

Maya Day of the Dead in the Highlands of Guatemala
Price	$1500 (based on double occupancy lodging, add $300 for private room) $200 deposit due upon registration, balance due 30 days before the course
Date	OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 3, 2008
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	October 27, Monday: Arrival and Orientation Afternoon: Fly into Guatemala City Evening: Orientation meeting in the hotel lobby and a lecture on Maya History Overnight in Guatemala City
	October 28, Tuesday: Guatemala City and Iximche Morning: National Anthroplogy Museum Afternoon: Transport to and tour of Iximche Afternoon: Arrive to Chichicastenango Evening: Story telling - the Popol Vuh Overnight in Chichicastenango
	October 29, Wednesday: Chichicastenango Morning: Hike to the Shrine of Pascual Abaj Afternoon: Churches and museum Evening: Lecture - Maya Calendars Overnight in Chichicastenango
	October 30, Thursday: Market Day Morning: Chichicastenango Market Day Afternoon: Transport to Lake Atitlan Evening: Lecture - Maya Day Keeper Priests Overnight in Panajachel
	October 31, Friday: Santiago Atitlan Morning: Boat trip to Santiago Atitlan Afternoon: Transport to Antigua Evening: Free time Overnight in Antigua
	November 1, Saturday: Volcano Pacaya Morning: Horseback and hiking up Pacaya Afternoon: Philadelphia Coffee Plantation Evening: All Saints Day in Antigua Overnight in Antigua
	November 2, Sunday: Day of the Dead Morning: Churches in Antigua Afternoon: Jade Museum and Day of the Dead events Evening: Closing ceremonies and final dinner Overnight in Antigua
November 3, Monday: Departure Morning transport back to the airport and flights back to the USA

Antigua: Meson de Maria
Hotel services include private baths, fans, cable TV, phones, and beautiful roof top views of the volcanoes and city

Panajachel: Hotel Kakchiquel
Hotel Services include private baths, fans, pool, cable tv, and on-site restaurant

Chichicastenango: Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel services include private baths, fans, phones, pool, and on-site restuarant

Guatemala City: TBA

- Lodging
- Ground and water transportation
- Entrance fees
- MEC Instructor
- Lectures and course resource packet
- Breakfasts
- Final dinner


- Airfare to Guatemala City
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and Dinners
- Tips for Service Providers (drivers, maids, etc..)

Proceeds from MEC Travel courses and tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.