On the Way to the Maize Mill
The Guatemalan way of life is rapidly disappearing right in front of our eyes. Today’s entry is such a case, as the …
Beer and Hamburger Combo from Flan Antigüeño
Guatemalans have a tendency to adopt foreign foods easily, but always adding the Guatemalan twist. That’s how you explain shucos from hot …
Chicken Nachos from La Fuente Restaurant
Nachos is what happens when you build upon the concept of the simple Guatemalan tostada de guacamol. Nachos are not a native …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Tostadas de Guacamol
These two tostadas de guacamol (avocado sauce tostadas) are for my very good epistolary friends Carmencita and Manolo who decided to follow …
Repairing the Spanish-tile Roofs
With the first rains of the season, you also begin to see the handymen on the roofs of La Antigua Guatemala. I …
Volcán de Agua Wallpaper
Here’s another wallpaper for your desktop as an appreciation for a donation someone made today towards the hosting bills. Thanks! I know …
Men looking out from a window
Sometimes you just feel blue, other times you simply feel red.
Sun-bathing in La Antigua Guatemala
The best things in life are usually free… don’t you think so?
Atmosphere at Inaugurations in La Antigua Guatemala
A couple times, I have talked about attending inaugurations of art exhibits, concerts and recitals, but I do not think I have …
Resting Bench to Meditate in Antigua
After having spent a slow afternoon going over every little piece at the “Los Desaparecidos” Exhibit (The Disappeared) now showing at the …
Window’s Vista in La Antigua Guatemala
This window’s vista visual style is marvelous. You get textures, flowers, reflections, translucency, easy access, just to name a few features. However, …
The Future Looks Bright!
It looks like our neighbors from up north are making history. Good for them and us! 😉
Holding Up the Heavens
Cielo is the Spanish word for heaven and sky. Cielo is also the word used for the ceiling, normally referred as cielo …
Guatemala: The Land of the Eternal Spring
This photo of the illuminated garden was taken from the dining area at Quinta de las Flores, where I was lucky enough …
Chapin Hippie Strolling in Antigua’s Central Park
As you can see, hippies come in all flavors nowadays. You could say that La Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán are hippie …
