For The Innocent
Today’s photo is dedicated to the innocent victims of the killings in Petén. The massacre in Guatemala that left 27 people dead …
Photo Exhibit At Central Park
“Agua, Ríos y Pueblos” is the title of the photographic exhibit on display at Parque Central right now. The “Water, Rivers and …
Umbrella Time Is Here
That’s right, it’s already May, which marks the commencement of the rainy season, thus the umbrella time. We haven’t seen the Sompopos …
Guatemalan Wealth of Colors and Textiles
I don’t know in what position is located Guatemala in terms of wealth resources as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Tortitas de carne
Tortitas de carne, beef patties, are a classic staple of the Guatemalan gastronomy. They are usually served with a simple tomato sauce …
Mother’s Day in Guatemala
Happy Guatemalan Mother’s Day! I especially wish a Happy Mother’s Day to my own madre. As Luna McCarthy mentioned in XelaDailyPhoto this …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
El Calvario Fountain
This fountain is located on the parallel path of Alameda El Calvario. At sunset you can find teenagers and students having atol …
Alameda El Calvario
There only three alamedas (tree-lined streets) in La Antigua Guatemala. Alamedas are public walkway or promenade shaded with trees; from álamo ‘cottonwood’ …
The Mayan Arch in Contemporary Guatemalan Architecture
The Mayan arch is not often found in contemporary Guatemalan architecture, so it’s refreshing to find it at a friend’s home. In …
Nostalgia Triggers
The other day while I waited for the fresh and hot tortillas to come out of the comal I noticed an orange …
Tortillas los tres tiempos
In Guatemala we are lucky to still have vendors who provides us with fresh goods every day. Perhaps, it is the fact …
Enchiltepado Breakfast
Recently I had the opportunity to have breakfast at the restaurant inside Posada de Don Rodrigo. I ordered the Enchiltepado typical breakfast …
Alto: Viraje Obligado
Stop, left turn only. I believe this is a sign that tells me I must take a new direction. I will. What …