By the entrance to the ancient Mayan site of Palenque, in Chiapas state Mexico - selling their beautifully hand woven rugs and embroidered clothing, Why are they smiling? Well Mayans tend to be naturally happy people often seen laughing and joking. In this case the joke was me bargaining with them over how much I should give them to take their picture. They seemed to think that rather funny. Note the matriach at the back of the group. She's seen it all.