The Chichén Itzá

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Theresa talks about how the pyramids are old, and she finds out from Mrs. Mendoza that pyramids are a big part of the Mayan history. The Chichén Itzá is a very old pyramid. It has been a long time since they have seen her sister. Carlos is not sure if he should tell the Mendozas about the women. Carlos realises that Mrs. Mendoza is a very nice and caring woman. She does not know about the necklace yet, and when she does figure out it will be very sad. Carlos was going to look for the women. He was going to find the necklace for the Mendozas.

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