Equinox Spectacular

On a pyramid constructed over 1000 years ago in the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itza, at the precise time of the spring and fall  equinoxes, the sun casts its rays on the balustrade of one of  four 91 step staircases, and highlights a 120 foot feathered serpent that seems to be moving or slithering its way down the steps. 

This spectacular event is brought to you by a group of people who were allegedly unsophisticated savages that had to be cleared away in order for progress and civilization to spring forth in the Americas.

Countdown To Equinox

The harvest grows
But the days grow shorter
The pumpkins glow
As the sun slides lower
Too soon our garden revels will end
And Persephone into the Underworld will descend
And months we'll wait to sow again
To touch the face of our verdant friend