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Korean Decor in Antigua Guatemala

I never get tired of recommending people to enter every shop, restaurant, hotel, building with public access in Antigua Guatemala to find …

Guatemalan Food — Revolcado

This is the third presentation of revolcado, a delicious and exotic stew from Guatemala. I still think the best presentation goes out …

The Exhibitionist Fuego

The last few months, starting with the dry season, have been months of high volcanic activity for Fuego volcano, the most exhibitionist …

The Granizada Transanction © Rudy Giron

-11 Days to 9th Anniversary: The Granizada Transanction

When I grew up, sweet granizadas, shaved ice, were the only choice. Sweet Guatemalan granizadas were simply prepared by adding watery food-coloring syrups. Nowadays, sweet granizadas are very complex, with all kinds of marmalades, syrups and condensed milk added as toppings. There are also now salty granizadas available as well. Salty granizadas usually have crushed pumpkin roasted seeds, chile powder, lime juice and salt. Of course, there are also michelada granizadas and ceviche tasting granizadas on the salty side. In other words, salty granizadas are as complex and in demand as the sweet granizadas.

Arches R Us

Here’s a simple photograph of arches captured inside Ruinas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala. Nearly 9 years ago I started sharing with …

Maximón and Mishito

Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Mishito or kitty or gatito in plain Spanish. Now, the effigy next to the …

Filming Antigua Guatemala from Above

Recently several video makers are filming Antigua Guatemala from a new perspective, from above, armed with remote controlled helicopters and indestructible GoPro …

Cucurrucucú paloma

Cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, Cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, paloma, ya no le llores… Here are the lyrics for “Cucurrucucú paloma” in Spanish. Enjoy the English …

Macadamia Farm Tours

This is one of the two guides who give tours around the Valhalla macadamia farm just outside of Antigua Guatemala, on the …

Wok this way... by Rudy Giron

Wok this way…

Wokco is the new fast-food Chinese or Asian concept restaurant that opened recently in Antigua Guatemala. According to Daniela, one of the …

The Band’s Visit

As every Friday at 4 p.m. the municipal band delighted us with a recital of live music. Also, every time I watch …

Theme Day: Animals

Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If …

Gifts for the Poor

Honestly, I don’t think anybody does more for the poor (yes, the poor and not the underprivileged, less fortunate nor any other …

Enjoying the Refacción

Refacción can be roughly translated as simple snack time; but it’s much more than that. Refacción is the time where workers get …

In The Christmas Mood

Poinsettias or Flor de Pascua are in full bloom in The Land of the Eternal Spring for the Christmas season. The most …

Classic Beetle for Classy Town

Oh I want one of these classic Volkswagen Beetles with white tires and chromed bumpers. Who wouldn’t really. Anyway, to finish the …

Think Different

The photo above was taken with an iPhone. The Mac belongs to Maf, a musician who was doing the sound for Ishto …