{"id":6270,"date":"2015-04-28T06:42:13","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T12:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=6270"},"modified":"2015-07-23T17:03:26","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T23:03:26","slug":"travel-back-time-800-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=6270","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel Back in Time 800 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re thinking that I&#8217;m crazy. \u00a0You may not believe me, but this story is legit. \u00a0No my name isn&#8217;t Marty McFly, and no I don&#8217;t have a DeLorean. \u00a0However, my name is Sheldon and I&#8217;ve got lots of Frequent Flyer Miles, and they are just as good as the trusty DeLorean that McFly used to time travel back 800 years.<\/p>\n<h2>A Genie?<\/h2>\n<p>If I found a lamp that produced a charismatic genie like Robin Williams that would allow for three wishes, I would definitely include the ability to travel back in time. \u00a0It would be amazing to sit as a fly on the wall during the Declaration of Independence on a sweltering hot summer day in Philadelphia to watch the Founders pound out that bold document. \u00a0I would also love to see the construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Would you love to travel back in time?<\/p>\n<h2>How to Time Travel Back 800 Years to the 13th century<\/h2>\n<p>In order to do this you won&#8217;t be loading up in \u00a0a 2-seater car that was made back in the 80&#8217;s. \u00a0But you will still need to pack your bags and get your airline ticket that will fly you to Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally you wouldn&#8217;t be paying for this airline ticket, and even more ideally you should be in first class. \u00a0If neither of these work for you, but you still want to travel back in time, spend the money on this ticket. Grab a car rental at the airport, turn on the GPS, and begin your journey toward Guedelon!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6272\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6272\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6272\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Guedelon-Map.png\" alt=\"time travel map\" width=\"444\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Guedelon-Map.png 444w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Guedelon-Map-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map to travel back in time.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Guedelon Time Travel<\/h2>\n<p>Here is your DeLorean:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guedelon.fr\/en\/the-guedelon-adventure\/the-story-begins_01_02.html\">Guedelon<\/a>.\u00a0 Guedelon is an experiment. \u00a0It is a one of a kind like experience where skilled artisans are building a castle from the ground up with the tools and techniques from the 13th century. \u00a0Don&#8217;t believe me? \u00a0Fine. \u00a0Check it out for yourself. \u00a0They started the construction in 1996. \u00a0Yeah, like 19 years ago. \u00a0Some of you reading this post weren&#8217;t even born at that time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6273\" style=\"width: 4618px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6273\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6273\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-4.jpg\" alt=\"Time Travel\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-4.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guedelon as of April 1st 2015<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Use Time Travel to Meet a Real Blacksmith<\/h2>\n<p>Not amazed yet? \u00a0Ok. Give me a few more minutes to show you how cool this place really is. Check out the blacksmith and his billow. \u00a0He freaking made the billow with the leather from an animal, the wood came from the wood maker, the rope came from the rope maker, and his lever came from a tree. \u00a0They&#8217;re really using the tools and techniques from freaking 800 years ago. \u00a0Wow!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6270 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6274'><img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-31-e1429759287800-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"guedelon\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6274\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-31-e1429759287800-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-31-e1429759287800-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6274'>\n\t\t\t\tBlacksmith working on tools in his shop\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6275'><img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-32-e1429759266589-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"blacksmith\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6275\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-32-e1429759266589-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-32-e1429759266589-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-6275'>\n\t\t\t\tHomemade billow\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Watching him work in his shop was awesome. \u00a0He is working on the tools that his co-workers need to accomplish their duties. \u00a0Many of the other artisans have their own shops where they work daily. \u00a0They accept volunteers that are willing to work for free. \u00a0So if your desire is to work on a castle, now is your chance!<\/p>\n<p>Some of these workers have been there since the beginning of the project in 1996. \u00a0They&#8217;ve basically dedicated their working career toward this monumental project that will stand the test of time.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-6270 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6285'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-25-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"french countryside\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-6285\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-25-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-6285'>\n\t\t\t\tHere is a shot of the area where many of the skilled workers spend their time each day.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6286'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-26-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"field trip\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-6286\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-6286'>\n\t\t\t\tThese children have purchased bricks from the store and they&#8217;re carving an image into the bricks that they can take home as a souvenir.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6287'><img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-49-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"tile maker\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-6287\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-49-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-49-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-6287'>\n\t\t\t\tThese workers are making roof tiles out of mud  by putting the mud into forms created by the blacksmith.  Then they&#8217;re placed in a clay oven and baked to harden and ready for placement on the roof.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6288'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-24-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"rope maker\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-6288\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-6288'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is the shop of the rope maker.  He takes twine and winds it with this tool shown.  As it winds it thickens and creates a rope.  He can add more twine to make a thicker rope.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Travel Back in Time and See a Portion of the Finished Product<\/h2>\n<p>The portion that is finished will blow your mind.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-6270 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6276'><img width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-37-e1429760313139-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"castle painting\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6276\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-37-e1429760313139-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-37-e1429760313139-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6276'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is the only room painted yet, so it looks awesome.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6277'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-6-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Castle ceiling\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6277\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6277'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is looking up from the ground floor at the ceiling of the floor above it.  I love how the wood fits together so well.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6278'><img width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-10-e1429760281441-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"limestone arch\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6278\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-10-e1429760281441-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-10-e1429760281441-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6278'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is a limestone window that was chiseled by hand from some skilled artisans. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6279'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-12-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Medieval castle roof\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6279\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6279'>\n\t\t\t\tYeah.  This room blew me away.  The long beams have wooden pins that hold the two pieces together.  This place was incredible.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6280'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-17-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"spiral staircase\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6280\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6280'>\n\t\t\t\tIn each of the turrets of the castle  you can find these awesome spiral staircases.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6281'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-18-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"medieval arch\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6281\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6281'>\n\t\t\t\tThis was majestic to see this room.  If you look closely you can see how they combined many types of arches to put this together.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6282'><img width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-21-e1429760296642-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"long hallway\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6282\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-21-e1429760296642-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-21-e1429760296642-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6282'>\n\t\t\t\tThis just shows how accurate and straight everything is here.  They don&#8217;t even use levels!\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6283'><img width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-11-e1429760897183-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"castle bench\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6283\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-11-e1429760897183-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-11-e1429760897183-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6283'>\n\t\t\t\tMy hottie wife enjoying  a window seat of the construction.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?attachment_id=6284'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-27-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"medieval bathroom\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-6284\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-27-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-6284'>\n\t\t\t\tYep.  You guessed it.  That&#8217;s the bathroom.  I&#8217;m sure it gets a bit drafty on the seat as it is probably 20 feet off the ground.  Don&#8217;t worry-they aren&#8217;t using it right now.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>The Time Travel Crane<\/h2>\n<p>Had they have chosen to use modern machinery, this thing would have been built within a \u00a0year. \u00a0Their methods might not be the fastest, but they&#8217;re definitely intriguing.<\/p>\n<p>This &#8220;crane&#8221; was one of the most amazing things I saw at the castle. This human\/hamster wheel is attached to a pulley, which is then attached to a heavy stone. \u00a0As the human runs in the wheel it slowly lifts the stone and allows the masons to place the stone safely.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6289\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6289\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6289 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-34-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"time travel crane\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-34-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1-Guedelon-34-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This &#8220;crane&#8221; was one of the most amazing things I saw at the castle. This human\/hamster wheel is used to lift heavy limestone pieces that are used for the windows. The hamster wheel is attached to a pulley that is then hooked to the heavy item they&#8217;re trying to lift.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Time Travel is Real<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to a few American Airline miles I was able to do real time travel. \u00a0Seeing people work in trades that have nearly vanished these days due to modern machinery has given me a greater appreciation for ancient wonders of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Now as I explore ancient ruins in Tikal, Giza, or Angkor Wat I&#8217;ll have a better understanding of the methods they used to build those incredible edifices. \u00a0The clock is ticking for you if you want to travel back in time though. \u00a0Guedelon is estimating that it will be completed by 2025, which only gives you 10 more years before the DeLorean is decommissioned. \u00a0Plan your trip today and experience something that will change your life forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re thinking that I&#8217;m crazy. \u00a0You may not believe me, but this story is legit. \u00a0No my name isn&#8217;t Marty McFly, and no I don&#8217;t have a DeLorean. \u00a0However, my name is Sheldon and I&#8217;ve got lots of Frequent Flyer &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=6270\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,92,627,372],"tags":[1844,1852,1853,1848,1849,1854,1851,1855,1837,1838,1839,1840,1836,1845,628,1841,1846,1850,1295,1847,1842,1843],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6270"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}