February 2012

Adopt a Mutt

If you can’t decide between a Shepherd, a Setter or a Poodle, get them all… adopt a mutt! Animal Aware in Antigua …

We can all get along just fine

Often I have spoken about the wonderful feel-good vibe that one can sense and be part of while hanging out at the …

It’s Jacaranda Season in Antigua Guatemala

Sometimes it feels like the jacaranda trees begin flowering to coincide with the Cuaresma to add the natural purple to the 40 …

Typical Light and Shadow from Antigua Guatemala

It’s been a while since I published an entry in the Lamps category. Even more distant is the time I published a …

Antigua Boulder Challenge Detail

When is boulder not a boulder? When a boulder is for a climbing competition. Such was the case today when there was …

The ice cream transaction

I read somewhere, can’t remember where now, that luck is just where preparation meets an opportunity. Well, if that’s the case, I …

Lent in Antigua Guatemala Began on Ash Wednesday

The Cuaresma (Lent) period which leads into Semana Santa (Holy Week) begins every year with Miércoles de ceniza (Ash Wednesday). As in …

Guatemalan Cuisine: Mojarras fritas

Mojarras fritas, fried tilapia fish, is one of the Guatemalan foods, like chow mein dish, found everywhere in the country of the …

Colorful Eggshells for the Guatemalan Carnival

As published last year, these colorful Guatemalan cascarones [eggshells] filled with confetti are known as cascarones de carnaval [carnival] and they mark …

The Venetian Carnival has arrived to Antigua Guatemala

In recent years there have been a Venetian style carnival celebration as part of a fund-raiser. I am not sure they had …

Love is in the air!

You know me, every chance I get to share with you a shot of classic cars parked in the enchanting Antigua Guatemala, …

The Guatemalan Twist

I don’t think this is what Kimberly-Clark had in mind when they developed this disposable towel dispenser. Further, I don’t believe the …

The Band’s Visit

As every Friday at 4 p.m. the municipal band delighted us with a recital of live music. Also, every time I watch …

She & Him

If you meet to dine with other photographers you’re destined to talk about photography and get the gear out at one point …

Buenos días, Buenos días

Life is short but there is always time for courtesy. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Buenos días, buenos días, que le vaya bien, they …