This is what Guatemalans think of when you utter Tanques de gas (gas tanks); it doesn’t cross their mind the fuel tank (gas tank) in the car. These stove gas tanks are ugly too and dangerous, if you ask me, to have around the house or on the street like in Calle del Arco. But, … Read more
… are ugly for sure. I agree with everyone that commented that Guatemala would so much nicer and beautiful if all the wiring were kept underground. However, I am sure not to many alcaldes (town/city mayors) would want to go for it; to them the aesthetic is the least important item in their list of … Read more
Aspirante PMT printed in t-shirts means ‘aspirant’ for the Municipal Traffic Police (PMT abbreviation in Spanish). The proper word for traffic, as in vehicles, is transito although tráfico is also used; mostly because people don’t realize that tráfico in Spanish means the action of dealing or trading in something illegal. That’s the word of the … Read more
I don’t get it, why would anyone would go through the hassle of building a fake door, then painting it to look real, and finally adding a sign above it? ¿Qué alguien me lo explique? Can somebody explain it?
You can tell Ceviche is my favorite Guatemalan Cuisine dish if you search for the word ceviche or just browse the five photos of ceviches posted thus far. But I am not the only one, Guy from Inner Diablog, has as many entries dedicated to ceviche as I do. Both of us have even describe … Read more
Back in December 26, 2006 I wrote about the banking war in Central America between Citibank and HSBC Bank over the access and the control of the currencies in the isthmus in the post entitled Banking on the Banks. Below you can read the introductory paragraph: There is a war going on between CitiBank and … Read more
Acuario is the Spanish word for aquarium and Don Chobe is the only shop in La Antigua Guatemala that caters exclusively to those who love to have fish tanks in their homes or offices. In our home studio we have a wonderful blue betta fish that keeps us company; Bruno is his name. I absolutely … Read more
It’s amazing how creative are the sign makers around La Antigua Guatemala. A quick glance at the Signs category can show the great diversity in design, materials and colors. I am sure, by now, I possess the largest collections online of signs from La Antigua Guatemala. The Hotel Posada San Vicente sign above is made … Read more
Those darn electrical wires! There they are again… getting in the way. ¡Son tan metiches! —MO I agree, but what can I do? I could edit them out in Photoshop, but then the photos would not be true document of the place. Also, next time you come to La Antigua Guatemala and take the same … Read more
I’m amazed by the abundance and variety of fruit in Guatemala. My chapín friends lament the relatively poor selection here, and miss the freshness. One family I know has coconut, papaya, and banana trees towering over their house in Chiquimula. Their fruitful trees seem like such an unimaginable luxury to me. — Janna Come on! … Read more
How can we go by Día de todos los santos (All Saints’ Day) and Día de los fieles difuntos (All Souls’ Day) celebrations in Guatemala without showing the world-famous and omnipresent dish of Fiambre. No way José, I would never do that, not for some crappy kites photos or commonplace shots of Volcán de Fuego … Read more
Even the grounds gave us good signs! The rest is history… and hope of a better future. 🙂 This time, I will share with you the Volcán de Fuego: Sí se pudo! Wallpaper at 1920×1440; enough for a 24″ monitor… enjoy it and be happy!
Those of you, who have followed the daily updates of La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo for a while, would know already how much I like to name certain entries with titles of films. If you look in the past 930 days, you would find the titles of some of my favorite films. Can you name … Read more
Here’s another quote taken from the article written by Ignacio Ochoa and published in Revue Magazine about the history of kite making in Santiago Sacatepéquez under the name of Messenges in the Wind. At 4 a.m. on November 2, everyone moves toward the cemetery with candles so the spirits can return to their celestial home. … Read more
Ignacio Ochoa has published a recent article about the history of kite making in Santiago Sacatepéquez under the name of Messenges in the Wind. Below the first paragraph of this wonderful article: On November 1 and 2, a powerful force stirs in all the towns of Guatemala. Traditional markets are filled with flowers of sempa … Read more