Gringo Hippie Strolling in Antigua’s Central Park
Surely, Antigüeños have a lot of tolerance for all the different kind of visitors they welcome into La Antigua Guatemala. Present-day “real” …
The Tiny Story of Discrimination, Arrogance and Patronizing in La Antigua Guatemala
ACT 1: So there I was, consumed by own thoughts, after having had a few moments at the Benches at the Museo …
What are you looking at?
There is a “real” story of discrimination, arrogance and patronizing behind today’s photo. If at least ten (10) people request it, I …
The Creator and his Angels
Why do creators always look down upon their creations?
The Violinist’s Favorite Song
Ranchero music is for Latin America what the Blues is for the U.S.: music with just enough texture and color to express …
For The Disappeared
Sometimes silence is louder than thunder! That was the case this past Saturday at the inauguration of the exhibit “Los Desaparecidos” (The …
Guatemalan Sompopo Ant versus Ordinary Ants
It seems like ordinary ants do not like the idea of a giant sompopo queen ant moving into the neighborhood. 🙁
Myths and Facts about the Guatemalan Sompopo Ant
Even though the Guatemalan winged sompopo ant appears every year in May, on average most Guatemalans know very little about them (myself …
Sompopo: The Giant Guatemalan Ant
Enough about pondering the big questions! Sompopos are now here and thus we are now “officially” in the rainy season. Sompopos arrived …
Benches at the Museo del Libro Antiguo
I think I should find a quiet and tranquil place to seat down and ponder these tough questions: What is art and …
Guatemalan Indigenous Painting from Patzum
What makes art art and what makes everything else handicrafts or folk-art? In Spanish art is arte and handicrafts are artesanías; kind …
Colorful Guatemalan Textiles
Ah, look at all the lovely colors Ah, look at all the lovely colors Where do they all come from? Where do …
Harmony in Chaos
Guatemalan textiles is all the proof that you need that there’s harmony in chaos; don’t you think?
Handicrafts at the Museo del Libro Antiguo
In my opinion, it was a nice gesture to let handicrafts into the hallways of the Museo del Libro Antiguo (Old Book …
May 18th: International Museums Day in Guatemala
If you are in Guatemala this weekend, you can visit all public and most private museums for free. May 18th is the …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Atolillo
I am sure many Guatemalans have not had atolillo yet! If you have had atolillo before, please come forward. Atolillo is made …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Atol de Habas and Dobladas
Sorry MO, you were cheated out of the morning refacción! 🙁 For those worry about being served your atol in styrofoam cups …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Atol de platano
One of the benefits of having a Banana Republic (not the clothing store, but the real thing!) is the tremendous amount of …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Atol de arroz con chocolate
With the first rains comes the sompopo de mayo (May’s giant flying ant), and the sweet atoles become available at your nearest …
Old-looking Wood and Metal Door in La Antigua Guatemala
Often enough, I come across a door that just makes me stop, open my backpack and pull out the camera to capture …
Façade of Cathedral of La Antigua Guatemala
The Cathedral of La Antigua Guatemala is used often as backdrop for musical recitals and events. Here we can see some workers …
JennyStar DVD Rentals in Antigua
JennyStar DVD Rentals is the Netflix of La Antigua Guatemala. JennyStar DVD Rentals is what happens when you think through a good …
Mother’s Safety Zone
Through our mothers’ safety zone we learn to crawl, walk, run, swim and fly! It is only fair that we assign one …
Esquisuchil Tree in San Pedro Las Huertas
What’s so special about the Esquisuchil trees around La Antigua Guatemala? For starters, the esquisuchil trees (bourreria huanita) are very old and …
Esquisuchil Tree Sign at Vivero La Escalonia
This is the technical data sign in front of the Esquisuchil Tree or Tree of Santo Hermano Pedro. Come back tomorrow for …
Would-be High School Teachers Learning History
I caught these would-be High School teachers learning Guatemalan history on Sunday in front of the Church of San Pedro Las Huertas. …
Luck, Prosperity and Abundance Owls
From blue birds, to quetzals to owls; we are on a bird streak. According to Damara, in Guatemala, owls or tecolotes represent …
From Blue Bird to Green Quetzal
The typical Guatemalan camioneta (public transit bus or chicken bus for those who like the colourful derogatory term) is based on an …
Yearning for a Better Future!
Don’t we all? ¡Sí se puede! (Yes we can!) 😉
Día de la Santa Cruz y el Albañil
In Guatemala and many countries in Latin America today, May 3rd, is celebrated the Day of the Holy Cross and also the …
Traditional Guatemalan Musical Instruments
In the photo above you can observe several percussion traditional Guatemalan musical instruments like chinchines (the black rattles made from gourds, seeds …
2nd Year Anniversary of La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo
Day one of year three. Are you ready for the new tour of 365 days around La Antigua Guatemala? If you do …