Meet the Aztecs

Majestic Aztec, originally uploaded by Shon C.

I wish I could ask you to close your eyes as you imagine this...

Thick sticks beating down on tall drums, creating a sound that sends vibrations all the way to your bones. It takes control of your heart makes your heartbeat match its own pace and leaves you with goose bumps. Smoke filled air, thick with herbs, that makes you want to breathe deeper. Legs covered with bells from ankles midway through the calves, stomping to the beat of the drums. Animal hide and feather that whisk your thoughts away to the wilderness.

Meet the Aztecs.. they're almost in a trans-like state as they perform their dances and purifying ceremonies for the transfixed passers by at Zocalo. Taken over by the sight and sound, I felt like my feet had grown roots in the spot and refused to move as hard as I tried.

Can you feel it?