0:00:04 > 0:00:06Here they come,
0:00:06 > 0:00:08my two intrepid explorers...
0:00:10 > 0:00:13..Charlotte and Lokesh.
0:00:13 > 0:00:15I'm their Great-aunt Lizzie, you see,
0:00:15 > 0:00:18and I wonder which one is coming to see me today?
0:00:18 > 0:00:19Off you go.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22Ah, so it's Lokesh. Hello, Lokesh.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24Hello, Great-aunt Lizzie.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Once upon a time, I travelled the world,
0:00:36 > 0:00:40discovering treasures from long ago and far away,
0:00:40 > 0:00:43and no end of stories to remind me.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48But my most precious possession of all
0:00:48 > 0:00:52is my extraordinary collection of teacups.
0:01:05 > 0:01:10Here we are. No time to count the clouds.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Let's have a nice cup of tea and a story.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15But first we need the teacup.
0:01:16 > 0:01:17But which one?
0:01:31 > 0:01:32That one.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Ah.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37The Mayan vase.
0:01:37 > 0:01:38So you put flowers in it?
0:01:38 > 0:01:41No. This one, you drink from.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- Like a cup?- Exactly like a cup.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46This vase has a very special drawing on it.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- What's it of?- Shall we wait and see?
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Are you ready?- Ready.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Then let me tell you the story
0:01:55 > 0:01:58of Lokesh And The Adventure Of The Mayan Vase.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02The story begins in a place we now call Mexico,
0:02:02 > 0:02:03long, long ago,
0:02:03 > 0:02:08high on a plateau in the middle of a pine-covered mountain range.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29It was just before dawn,
0:02:29 > 0:02:31the sounds of the night
0:02:31 > 0:02:34were beginning to become the sounds of the day,
0:02:34 > 0:02:38but a chill had settled on that commanding mountain top.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48As he climbed, Lokesh made out two distant figures, a man and a woman.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52They seemed to be staring at the sky.
0:02:55 > 0:02:56As he got closer,
0:02:56 > 0:03:00he could see that the man was dressed from head to toe
0:03:00 > 0:03:03in the most elaborate clothes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06The woman stared deep into the lightening sky.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10Was she searching for some kind of clue?
0:03:10 > 0:03:12What a gift our God Hacha'kyum gave
0:03:12 > 0:03:16when he sprinkled sand in the sky to create the stars.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18It is a wonderful display, ruler.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19It is indeed.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22But they fade with the light.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25So I can't be sure it is time for you
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- to take your place on the throne. - It's been a long wait.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31Years of learning have led you to this moment.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33What can you see, astronomer?
0:03:33 > 0:03:36The stars tell me the time is very near.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39Perhaps when the sun sets tonight.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Tonight?- Yes.
0:03:41 > 0:03:48At sunset. If my calculations are right, the stars will align.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52Lokesh was intrigued by the things the woman was reading
0:03:52 > 0:03:54in the patterns of the stars.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57He stepped forward to find out more.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03Hello. Can you tell me what you look for in the stars?
0:04:03 > 0:04:06I can indeed. The stars tell every Mayan
0:04:06 > 0:04:09when to do things here on earth.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13When that constellation of stars there aligns with the Red Planet,
0:04:13 > 0:04:16our new ruler should ascend to the throne.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20Lokesh tried hard to see what was happening in the stars,
0:04:20 > 0:04:24but while they gazed, the cool chill prickled their skin.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28I think I'll have some of my special chocolate to warm my bones.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30With your coronation so near,
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- you should probably drink from the ceremonial vase.- You're right.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36This is such a special occasion.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Drinking from this vase will help me prepare for
0:04:39 > 0:04:41the most important day of my life.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Lokesh looked closely.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47It was covered in hieroglyphics and pictures of people,
0:04:47 > 0:04:49one of whom looked very familiar.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51He's dressed exactly the same as you.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Because it is me.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57This vase has been made to celebrate me becoming a ruler,
0:04:57 > 0:05:01but I can't wait to drink some chocolate from it.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03But when Kabil looked in his bag,
0:05:03 > 0:05:06the chocolate was nowhere to be seen.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07My bag of chocolate...
0:05:07 > 0:05:11It must have fallen out while we were climbing the mountain.
0:05:11 > 0:05:12I need to go.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14I am sorry, ruler, but we can't leave now.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18We need to stay on the mountain and follow the sun and stars
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- until it's time.- I could go and get you some more.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Could you? Excellent. - That would be so kind.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Take the vase. This is such a special occasion,
0:05:27 > 0:05:29you must use it to carry the ruler's chocolate.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33You'll get some at the market in the village.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38Lokesh went as quickly as he could to the village market,
0:05:38 > 0:05:42but there was only one man with anything to sell at all.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46Excuse me. I need to buy things to make a chocolate drink.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48Sorry, you're too late.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50Too late? But it's early.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Everyone did their shopping yesterday
0:05:52 > 0:05:55in time for the celebration. They all know that
0:05:55 > 0:05:58when the astronomer comes down from the mountain,
0:05:58 > 0:06:00there's going to be a new ruler.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03All I've got left are these chillies.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- No.- I'm not going to sell these.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08So why don't you take some up to the woman who grows the cocoa
0:06:08 > 0:06:11over the hill and see if she'll swap them.
0:06:11 > 0:06:12That's great, thank you.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16Lokesh decided the best way to keep the chillies safe
0:06:16 > 0:06:18was to carry them in the vase.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21What a beautiful vase.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25Oh, it's not mine. It belongs to Kabil, the new ruler.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- Kabil?- That's who I'm getting the chocolate drink for.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31Our great ruler? Why didn't you say? In that case,
0:06:31 > 0:06:34you'd better take some more chillies.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39Some to give to the cocoa grower and some to honour the new ruler.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42I've got to give you the best chillies
0:06:42 > 0:06:45in order to make the perfect chocolate drink.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Chocolate and chilli in a drink?
0:06:47 > 0:06:50Lokesh wasn't at all sure about that.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54That doesn't sound like any chocolate drink I've ever had.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Oh, it's the new ruler's favourite.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Lokesh had no idea whether he should be adventurous
0:06:59 > 0:07:01or stick to what he knew,
0:07:01 > 0:07:05which was that chocolate and chilli definitely don't mix.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Chilli and chocolate sounds disgusting.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10Maybe to us.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13The man on the market stall must have made a mistake.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15No, he was right.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Really?- The ancient Mayans really did
0:07:17 > 0:07:20like chillies in their hot chocolate.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- Urgh.- Some people might find strawberries
0:07:23 > 0:07:25dipped in chocolate disgusting.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27But they're delicious.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31You might like chilli chocolate if you felt adventurous.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32I like to be adventurous,
0:07:32 > 0:07:35but sometimes the food I like makes me feel good.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39I suppose that's why Kabil wanted the chilli chocolate,
0:07:39 > 0:07:41so he'd feel good about his coronation.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43What happened next?
0:07:43 > 0:07:48Lokesh couldn't go back without the chilli and chocolate, could he?
0:07:53 > 0:07:57So off went Lokesh in his hat, bag and boots...
0:08:00 > 0:08:02..past lagoons and waterfalls...
0:08:04 > 0:08:06..up the canyon side.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16Until, when he was almost out of breath...
0:08:24 > 0:08:25..the path ran out.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32There was only one way to get to the other side.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42Lokesh took a deep breath.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Finally, he came to a tangled jungle
0:09:16 > 0:09:22that spread as far as the eye could see over the hills.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26But there was no time to wonder at the amazing views
0:09:26 > 0:09:29of this secret and impenetrable place.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32Lokesh had to find that cocoa.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39Finally, he reached what looked like a cocoa farm
0:09:39 > 0:09:42and saw a woman making something on a large stone.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- Excuse me.- Oh, hello.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47I'm Lokesh and I'm looking to trade some cocoa...
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- ..for some chillies.- They look lovely and I would love to trade,
0:09:52 > 0:09:56but I haven't finished grinding these cocoa beans up yet.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- I could help you.- That would be great. Thank you.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02You do it like this.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Making chocolate is an awful lot of work.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15First, you have to ferment the cocoa.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17Then you have to roast it.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19And then, when you've done all that,
0:10:19 > 0:10:23you have to grind it into a fine paste.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Is this right?- That's perfect.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29All we need is something to put it in to bring it back.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31I have this vase.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33It has to go in there with the chillies.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37It's for the new ruler, Kabil, before he takes his throne tomorrow.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41How exciting. Our new ruler. You'd better hurry back.
0:10:50 > 0:10:51Thank you.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55I hope he enjoys his favourite chocolate and chilli drink.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- Send my blessings to the new ruler. - I will.
0:11:01 > 0:11:02Back came Lokesh...
0:11:04 > 0:11:05..along the gorge...
0:11:07 > 0:11:09..past lagoons and waterfalls.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19The sun was all but set
0:11:19 > 0:11:23when Lokesh arrived, carefully carrying the cocoa,
0:11:23 > 0:11:26the chillies and the precious vase.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- I've got the chocolate. - I can't wait.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- And I've got the chilli.- How do you know they're my favourite?
0:11:34 > 0:11:35Lots of people told me.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38Everyone knew the new ruler's favourite drink
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- was chocolate and chilli. - Well done, Lokesh.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Now I can enjoy my favourite chocolate drink
0:11:43 > 0:11:47and prepare for the most important day of my life.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49The stars are aligning, Kabil.
0:11:51 > 0:11:56And as the sun trailed and fell behind the mountain top...
0:11:57 > 0:11:59..Lokesh was very adventurous
0:11:59 > 0:12:02and tried the chilli and chocolate drink.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09Maybe I could get used to it.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- Would you like some more? - No, thanks.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15May I?
0:12:18 > 0:12:20And that was that,
0:12:20 > 0:12:23the whole kit and caboodle of Lokesh and the Mayan vase.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26I think I'd prefer chocolate strawberries
0:12:26 > 0:12:27to chilli and chocolate.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30It's always good to try new foods, Lokesh.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32You never know what you might love.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35It seems so different from our hot chocolate.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39We like it a bit sweeter than they did, but they were the first.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43In fact, the word chocolate comes from the Mayan for bitter water.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- Xocolatl. - And we still enjoy it now.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47We do.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49My, is that really the time?
0:12:49 > 0:12:52Come on, we must get you ready to go home.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00Now, how did that get there?
0:13:00 > 0:13:02Home time now, Lokesh.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Thanks, Great-aunt Lizzie.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11Cheerie-bye, Lokesh.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Bye!