Señoras or Women’s stain glass marker
Back on March 5th, 2007 I showed you the stain glass marker for the men’s bathroom at La Fuente strip mall. It …
Kings of Spain Visit Antigua Guatemala: Photos, Video and SlideShow
In 1492 the Spaniards came to the Americas and traded their tiny mirrors and beads for all the wealth available in gold, …
Even the Sidewalks Get a New Look
Even the sidewalks get a new look for the visit of King Don Carlos and Queen Doña Sofía from Spain this Friday. …
Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers Wanted
Just yesterday I told you about the paint jobs that many houses and buildings undergo for the Holy Week Celebrations. Also, every …
New Paint Jobs in Antigua for the Holy Week
Many houses and business buildings get a new paint job right before the Holy Week. The streets of La Antigua Guatemala get …
Even the Windows Wear Violet
Back in March 6th I showed to you the entry doorway of Hotel Santo Domingo (Holy Sunday, by the way) with violet …
Purple Cone-Head Cucuruchos Are a Big Attraction
Purple cone-head “Cucuruchos” are a big attraction around Antigua Guatemala in the Lent Season. Although Cucurucho’ dresses come in many colors, bright …
Weekend Procession in the Lent Season
Yesterday I told you I was going to have a sample of the sorrowful tunes play by the processional musicians that are …
Processional Musicians Play Sorrowful Tunes
One characteristic which I enjoy about processions is the sorrowful tunes that are played by the mournful marching bands that follow the …
Children’s Procession in La Antigua Guatemala
Back on Ash Wednesday, February 21st, 2007, I said that in the Catholic Realm the Holy Week celebration had begun with Ash …
The Colegio Mayor de Santo Tomás Sign
The sign above is at entrance doorway of the Colegio Mayor de Santo Tomás de Aquino, School of Saint Thomas, and you …
Inside the School of Saint Thomas in Antigua
At present this building still goes by the name of Colegio Mayor de Santo Tomás de Aquino and still belongs to the …
This is where Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) was founded
This humble building is where Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC, was founded as part of Francisco Marroquín’s wish and will. …
Francisco Marroquín at School of Saint Thomas
No, this is not the bust of Lenin. This is the sculpture of Francisco Marroquin, Bishop to Guatemala in 16th century, and …
Good bye Doña Nacha
You will be missed greatly.
