Societa Dante Alighieri in Antigua
Dante Alighieri also crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search for wider public for his Divine Comedy. It seems like the old folks …
Don Quijote in Antigua Guatemala
In the first decade of 1600s, one ingenious Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra set out to write a humorous tale about a tall, …
Angelina’s Doorway
I am sure this doorway will fit perfectly in MarieMC‘s Doorways Around the World. Well, I may be wrong because since she …
Take My Photograph
Even though most, if not all, of the quick photo labs are digital now in La Antigua Guatemala, the old and traditional …
Angels are everywhere in the firmament
Back on February 8th, 2007 on the entry New Aesthetic Values for an Old Town, I mentioned how many things are still …
Inside Doña Luisa Xicotencatl
The restaurant and bakery housed under the name of Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, on 4a calle oriente #12 in La Antigua Guatemala, has …
Jacarandas at Antigua’s Central Park
A little over a week ago, Mary Johnston asked if I could publish a photo of Jacarandas. Well, I found some trees …
Lent Celebrations Began Today
In the Catholic realm the Holy Week Celebrations begin today with the Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Cuaresma, the Spanish …
Charcoal-grilled meats at Tanque de la Unión
One of the most popular meals around Antigua is charcoal-grilled meats like beef, chicken, pork in adobo curry, sausages —red and white …
Guatemalan Cuisine Sampler
Nowhere is Guatemala’s syncretism more evident than in its food. Here you have a sampler of what is considered authentic traditional Guatemalan …
Spinning tops
Trompo is the Spanish word for spinning top. Here you can see the Guatemalan wooden handicraft version and one of them at …
Wood Handicrafts and the Mahogany Side Note
Wood is a very popular material for handicrafts made by the artisans around Antigua Guatemala. Last year on May 25th I told …
Rusted Owl
The Artisans Fair was the showcase for the handicrafts made in all the villages around Antigua Guatemala. So far we have seen …
Guatemalan Jars at the Artisans Fair
One of the things that caught by viewfinder at the artisans fair was sweets and pickles in the jars. Although this photo …
The Crosses are Everywhere
The crosses are everywhere around Antigua Guatemala even though one may become blind to them after a while. This black cross was …
Name the Seeds!
Can you name all the seeds in the photograph? I will help you with the one my finger is pointing to: Chile …
A Million Shades of Green
Fact #1: Right now is winter in Guatemala as it is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You might not be believe this …
What about the Quetzal Jade?
According to Wikipedia, translucent emerald-green jadeitite is the most prized variety of jade both now and historically. Quetzal jade, or translucent emerald-green …
Close-up View of Guatemalan Textiles
This is a close-up view of a Huipil, sort of a blouse worn by the indigenous Maya women and sometimes even the …
Don’t get burn!
We continue the color tour around Antigua with something simple and utilitarian like kitchen gloves. I am sure Meg would love a …
New Aesthetic Values for an Old Town
Do I love yellow or what? To appreciate an old colonial town like La Antigua Guatemala you need a new set of …
Enjoy it while it lasts!
Sometimes when you start a series you don’t know where to begin. I have colors, rich saturated colors for you. But, I …
Selling Tortillas on the Streets
The informal economy is the basis for making a living for most Guatemalans. That is why you have shoe-shining boys, orchids sellers, …
They light up at dusk
Two sources of night light that are available at dusk. I’ve been a bit busy, but tomorrow expect a very hot topic: …
Breaking the Rules
There’s an unspoken rule against publishing photos of your cats on your blog. I am breaking the rules on the request of …
Colors and Patterns
I must confess, I have a weak spot for colors and patterns. Maybe it is the fact that I am, after all, …
Cobblestone Street Worker
Cobblestone streets are yet another characteristic of La Antigua Guatemala’s life-style (see photos 1, 2, 3). They are hard on the automobiles, …
Theme Day: Who’s watching the car watchers
Many of the streets of La Antigua Guatemala are owned now by people who ask and demand to take care of your …