Comments on: Life Can Be Tough in La Antigua Guatemala

By: Rudy Girón

Rudy Girón — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:36:38 +0000

@John H. , wow I really dig what you said here; lots of truth.

By: John H.

John H. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:12:17 +0000

Homelessness is a fact of life in most cities, including Paris, New York, Los Angeles as in most cities in Europe, the US and the rest of the world. The only thing, its tougher to be poor in many of those cities than in Guatemala. Antigua is a tourist haven and one that has provided much more for its inhabitants and traveling salesmen than most other Guatemala villages and towns. For instance, Paris is surrounded by ghettos ready to burst, large families of immigrants living in dire conditions. Visitors to Guatemala and developing countries might want to assess the meaning and relative condition of poverty and take the time to think about what is needed by the under privileged in their country of origin – You might realize that life is tough there, and the needy there are in need of your compassion and social responsibility as much as in “exotic” destinations.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:54:57 +0000

Yes, I think especially for those who have not visited Antigua- this is a big part of life there. It is also life in los estados for an increasing number of people as disparity between rich and poor grows.

By: Bed and Breakfasts in La Antigua Guatemala | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:35 +0000

[...] The irony of life in La Antigua Guatemala, a tiny colonial town with hundreds of bed & breakfasts, luxury hotels, cozy posadas, 5-star hotels, and thousands of rooms for every kind of budget. Yet, the number of homeless people without a roof increases every year. Certainly, life can be tough in La Antigua Guatemala. [...]

By: One Way

One Way — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:48:27 +0000

Great photograph. Another thought-provoking and sadness-tinged image.

By: One Way

One Way — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:00:14 +0000

Wonderful photograph; another sadness-tinged and thought-provoking image.

By: Edgar Carias

Edgar Carias — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:48:32 +0000

People, keep in mind that the other side of the tourism development in Guatemala, being exploited by the Government and business owners, lies on a deeper difference of race and class within an already alienated society like the one we live in Guatemala.

Antigua is the prime example of such tourism development and alienation.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 24 May 2007 02:18:03 +0000

Ok, now this is a very honest, living, beautiful and thought provoking photograph! Don’t you enjoy a challenge?

By: Lessie

Lessie — Wed, 23 May 2007 20:36:05 +0000

I personally love the door shots — but I love architecture and old buildings. And this door shot is especially special. Catching her breath from errands, maybe?

By: patsy poor

patsy poor — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:39:50 +0000

the lady is old, she has lived a long life and soon will lay her burdens down. I would tell you since i am of that age there is a lot to be said for growing old and not all is bad. have a good day rudy.

By: slinger

slinger — Wed, 23 May 2007 05:43:24 +0000

simple photo, not too busy, but very classy. I like it.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 23 May 2007 02:08:48 +0000

The woman looks as browbeaten as the weathered, carved panels on the doors, which in both cases, is sad, but it is good that it forces us to face the reality of what a lack of care produces for both.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 23 May 2007 01:31:30 +0000

Rudy, I really appreciate your including this photograph. Life IS indeed hard in Antigua and all of Guatemala, and I feel like to be an honest photographer you need to show all aspects of the community. In fact, I would appreciate more of it; it humanizes your work.