Sunshine in the Land of the Eternal Spring
Although I don’t believe farmers are happy at all at having a very dry rainy season, those of us who don’t farm …
Physical Education in Antigua’s Public Schools
This photo was taken around the basket ball court of the public school of San Juan del Obispo shown a few days …
The Street Vending Issues in Antigua Guatemala
The lady in the picture was selling camotes, sweet potatoes and elotes, corn on the cob, for Q5/$0.60 and güisquiles, pearl squash, …
Antigua Guatemala Hangouts
There are many hangouts in Antigua Guatemala such cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, parks, ruins, etc., but Parque Central or main plaza is …
Antigüeños Celebrate With Parades and Processions
Sometimes it seems that antigüeños only celebrate with parades and processions. I say this because almost every month you encounter a procession …
School Year Cycle in Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, Guatemala’s school year begins in January and end in October. So even though in many places of …
Saint James Festivities in Antigua Guatemala
July 25 is La Antigua Guatemala Patron’s Day; otherwise known as the fair day of Saint James. Why is Saint James the …
Got Milk?
Basically, the lechero, milkman, guides a herd of goats, cabras in Guatemalan Spanish, around town selling the drawn-on-the-spot glass of milk for …
What Makes Coffee from Antigua Guatemala So Incredible
Volcanic soil, the perfect amount rain and sunshine and shadow, temperate weather, 5,000 to 6,500 feet altitude above sea level and to …
Fuego and Acatenango Volcanoes Wallpaper
Here's another wallpaper for your iPad, tablet or laptop of volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango taken from a coffee plantation in San Pedro …
Agua Volcano Wallpaper
Let me share with you this image of Volcán de Agua taken from the village of San Gaspar Vivar at the mid-point …
Diversify to Survive Approach in Antigua Guatemala
Lots of small mom-and-pop enterprises in Guatemala follow this time-tested diversification approach. I have cover this diversification previously extensively and I believe …
Our Daily Bread is Maize-based Food
Very often I see women on their way to the maize mill to turn nixtamalized maized into masa dough to make tortillas. …
Yes, this is the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala
Yes, this is the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala. If you have followed AntiguaDailyPhoto for a while you would know that I …
Paving streets by hand, one block at a time
I know I have shown street repair crews before, but I don't think I have mentioned that most streets in and around …
