Corpus Christi in Antigua Guatemala
One aspect that I enjoy very much of the catholic rituals and celebrations is that there’s always food; food for every celebration. …
Guatemala Is THE Orchid Country
Today, I did some photos of orchids as part the coverage of the 1st National Orchid Exhibition in Antigua Guatemala where over …
Welcome to San Miguel Dueñas
Since we have been talking a lot about San Miguel Dueñas recently, I figured I should share with you a picture of …
Typical Rainy Season Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Believe or not, there are some benefits to the rainy season in Guatemala. For one, because the rainy season engulfs the hot …
Facts and Myths about the Giant Guatemalan Sompopo Ant
Once again the May sompopos ants actually arrived in May and on time! Are you ready to drop your jaw and say, …
Green Houses Around Antigua Guatemala
There are many green house around Antigua Guatemala, but by far, Vivero Escalonia is the most popular and largest nursery. There’s even …
The Papalina Maker
I was told by this papalina maker that in a normal town fair day he peels between one quintal and two quintals. …
Much to do about nothing
This news conference was called for just let people know about the renovations inside the Antigua Guatemala’s branch of the Procuraduría General …
It’s Raining in Antigua Guatemala
I am not too sure this Guatemalan woman will be singing this popular song to bring on the rain, don’t you agree? …
Colourful Guatemalan Painted Boxes
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word for today: Cofre, that’s what we call this type of box, chest or trunk. We continue our …
Wooden Kitchen Utensils from Guatemala
Here are some samples of the typical kitchen utensils made in Guatemala. I don’t know about you, but I prefer wood and …
It’s Mango and Jocote de Marañón Season in Guatemala
At this fruit stand you can get three kinds of mangos: Tommy, Leche (milk mango) and Pashte (loofah mango). I am sure …
Guatemalan Ceramic Garden Heaters
This type ceramic heaters are used often in garden and patios to warm up the get togethers during chilly nights. It’s sort …
Antigua Guatemalan Water Jar
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word for the day: Tinaja or water jar. They don’t make things like they used. Take this over …
Sunbathing at Antigua’s Parque Central
As we can see, sunbathing is among the favorite things to do by visitors to Antigua Guatemala. Why do think that is?
Sunbathing during the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, I said THE rainy season, or invierno (winter) as most people call the rainy season in Guatemala. I thought of …
What’s everybody watching?
The most creative response would receive a photo post card mailed to your home or office. Happy Hunger Games! And may the …
Mosaic Mural of Santiago Apostol
Since Santiago Apostol is the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, previously Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, it is no wonder you …
Guatemala’s Most Popular Nuts
Let’s see what we have here: salted baked peanuts (manías), fried lima or broad beans without skins (habas), caramelised peanuts (manías garapiñadas), …
Typical Guatemalan Sweets Booth
This is the look of the typical Guatemalan sweets booth at town fair. If when you visit Guatemala you can not find …
Help The Park Photographers
Many parks and main squares in Guatemala have photographers making a living by taken snapshots of visitors who want to keep a …
Historic Mother’s Day in Guatemala
First of all, I want to wish a Happy Guatemalan Mother’s Day to all the moms in my family and the world, …
Colorful Hand-made Guatemalan Handicrafts
In a time and world where everything is manufactured in assembly lines in China, Guatemalan artisans still make colorful pieces by hand. …
Door or Window
What do you think this is, a window or a door? In Guatemalan Spanish with call these wood logs “lepa” (lehpah me …
Moto trucks are the new utility vehicles in Antigua Guatemala
I don’t want to call names or anything like that, but I must say there’s an imperialistic country the north of Guatemala …
Vegetarian and Organic are becoming popular concepts in Antigua Guatemala
I am very happy to report that organic and vegetarian are becoming concepts in and around Antigua Guatemala, as well as in …
Public Water Faucets in San Pedro Las Huertas
The presence of these chorros; that’s what water faucets are called in Guatemala, is a sure sign that there are still houses …
Green exuberant gardens of Antigua Guatemala
If you have visited Antigua Guatemala, you know this is how virescent and lush gardens are Antigua Guatemala and especially so during …
Have mule and fumigator, will travel
I am afraid the paraphrasing of the title might scape most people since it is a nerd thing that only the most …
My shadow and I
My shadow and I is all I need to have fun while doing errands! Oh don’t you wish the times were simpler …
7th Anniversary — All Together Now!
All Together Now by The Beatles – www.studiohits.us on Grooveshark One, two, three, four Can I have a little more? five, six, …