The best time of the year to visit La Antigua Guatemala, or Central America for the matter, is now. The months of November through February are the coolest—in some places even as low as under 0º C/32º F (and even Canadians complain)—; there is no rain or very little downfall; there are all kinds cultural and traditional activities and celebrations; and the light is the best.
Here you can see the sunset on Saturday 18th at the Jamtigua International Music Festival, with Volcán de Agua (Water volcano photos) in the background, as well as Guatemala’s ever-present beer company. As the frame, I am using one of Pancho Burga‘s metal sculptures made from recycled metal scraps. Here is a link to check other works by Pancho Burga.
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Dear Rudy,
Your photo today is as beautiful as ever, your comments about Xeni Jardin’s blog very welcome. I enjoyed reading a number of her posts, she’s obviously a ver talented and spirited young lady.
BUT PLEASE, recognising her talents doesn’t mean you should fail to recognise your own. Don’t talk of your own work as childish or basic. I’ve enjoyed reading you for several months now and am thankful for your commitment to bringing to the fore not only the touristy side of la Antigua but also the issues and problems that Guatemala faces today. Congratulations Rudy, and keep up the good work.
I wouldn’t say childish or basic! I really enjoy your blog. The photos are exceptional and your insights into Guatemalan life enlightening. Thanks to your recommendation I just finished reading 1491–fascinating!
Ah, Rudy, I’m sorry, I read BoingBoing so I knew some time ago that Xeni was down there, but I thought it would be basic and childish of me to state the obvious! 🙂 To be honest, I think my ramblings are a bit basic and childish compared to yours. See, it afflicts us all. But, one shouldn’t compare apples with oranges: Xeni probably has fans who would read her words as “art”, even if she were writing about a trip to the bathroom. Our readers are probably mostly busy folk who want little more than the basic facts on the destination. The point is that different things suit different readerships and neither is really “better” or “worse” than the other.
Oh come on Rudy!, que paso mano?, I enjoy a lot your descriptions of living in antigua, I agree Xeni is good, and whatever, but your vision is more personal and that’s what i like.
keep the good work and the great pics my friend.
abrazos
that is a great photo. i will look at the site you mention but doubt if i enjoy it as much as your site.
les digo que guatemala es muy hermosa hace 1year 5meses estoy aqui
I looooovvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooou
Nathalie: Thanks for your kind words. I will try to live up to them.
Like-your-blog: I am happy to hear someone actually took on the recommendation, but I am even more happy to know enjoyed 1491.
Pamela: I guess you’re right. I will try to do a little better though.
Ale: Pues sí mano. A veces se le sube el humo a la cabeza, pero no hay como una Xeni para poner las cosas en perspectiva.
Patsy: You are always so kind to me.
Claudia: Gracias por sus comentarios ya que son el alimento para seguir adelante. Espero seguir llenando sus expectativas.
Your photos are wonderful. Antigua is indeed a vibrant place through the lens of your camera.
Beautiful work!
I think i never commented here Rudy but let me tell you what a piece of blog you made of this… 😀
Great Pics!
Your photos are wonderful, and your narrations are very interesting. I think part of the purpose of DP is for armatures to show one’s city to others, not filtered through the eyes of a professional? As in, we can all have a go at it. I realize there are professional journalists and photographers among us as well, but isn’t part of the fun reading what the everyday people see and think?