I did not know why I suddenly woke up at 3AM in the morning, maybe because of tequila I drank last night or the sound of mariachi band that still lingered on my head. Since I could not sleep, at 5AM I used the first metro train of that day to Norte bus terminal, and at 6 AM I was the only passenger on the first bus to Teotihuacan, then at 7.15 I was the only one at the third gate of the historic complex and the guard had to ask me to use second gate instead as no one here to sell the ticket! At 7.30 I was the first tourist of that day to be at the second gate, the gate that directly in front of the famous Pyramid of the Sun. The sun was sparklingly shining behind the pyramid and balloons appeared beside the silhouette giant ancient manmade engineering masterpiece. The first image of Teotihuacan really made me happy and full of wonder of its mystery.

I directly walked to the pyramid, crossed the impressive Avenue of the Dead and climbed to the top. It was a great experience to be with this great structure alone, and when I was on the top of the pyramid, the cool breeze of late autumn and the sea of mist making the whole valley of Teotihuacan more unworldly to my eyes. I was on the top of pyramid bathing the ray of light from the sun, until I noticed a group of tourists started to climb the pyramid that I decided to continue my journey. I backed to the Avenue of the Dead, admired the grand view of Pyramid of the Moon and its many small pyramid platforms. Since I arrived early, vendors did still not come to set up their shops, so the view of this famed avenue was truly breathtaking. When I was at the Pyramid of the Moon, at first, I wanted to climb to the top but found out that only lower platform was allowed, but from that platform, the view of the avenue and Pyramid of the Sun were again impressive and indescribable. After enjoyed both pyramids, I also visited the ruins of ancient palace near the Pyramid of the Moon, the palace is still preserved ancient wall paintings and nice sculpted columns.

I finished visiting Teotihuacan at 11 AM the time that the Avenue of the dead was full of tourists and small souvenir shops, an image that so contrast with the serene landscape when I was at 8 AM. I went to gate 1 and took a bus back to Mexico City and safely arrived after lunch time shortly. From all World Heritage Sites I saw during my two weeks holiday in Mexico, Teotihuacan is my favorite site. The site is simply amazing, in my opinion, that it still preserved its sacred characteristic on its architectural design and surroundings, better than another well-known site like Chichen Itza or Tulum. If I have to recommend a site to visit in Mexico City's vicinity, Teotihuacan will be my first suggestion since it is truly a must see.