Month: July 2013

Selling Fruits on the Streets of Antigua Guatemala

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We have so many different measurements in use in Guatemala nowadays it is difficult to make sense of all. We use the metric and English systems from present day and from the past. I mean you buy a liter or a gallon, half a pound or 250 grams, you can buy things by arrobas (25 … Read more

Strawberries Are in Season in Guatemala Now

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You know the fruits and vegetables are very good and quite inexpensive in Guatemala. Right now you get five pounds of strawberries for Q10/$1.25 and I’m sure fresas will be even cheaper soon. So there’s no excuse to have licuados everyday or strawberry margaritas on the weekends. Life is good in Antigua Guatemala!

Guatemalan Red Dragon Fruit Is Now on Season

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According to the NYTimes, “one thing the dragon fruit has mastered, it’s the art of the Hollywood entrance.” The silver-screen comparisons are hard to resist, and lately they also happen to be apt. If dragon fruit were an aspiring actress, the Hollywood press would be hailing her as the latest “it” girl, the reporter continues. … Read more

Antigua Guatemala is the Perfect Backdrop

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There is no doubt that Antigua Guatemala is the most popular venue and backdrop for photography sessions in Guatemala. In other places, photographers have to look hard to find good backdrops and interesting places to take photos. Not in Antigua Guatemala where almost every block has a nice wall, an interesting doorway, a charming patio, … Read more

Inauguration of Photo Exhibition “Antigua Mágica” by Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA)

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On July 6 at 5pm the Club Fotográfico de Antigua Guatemala (CFA) inaugurated its 4th anniversary photographic exposition by the name of “Antigua Mágica” or “Magical Antigua” where over 15 photo club members are showing some of the haunting images of what makes Antigua Guatemala such an enchanting city. The exhibition will also be on … Read more

The Ever-Present Beetles of Antigua Guatemala

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I believe more people are getting VW Beetles lately because now I see them everywhere. In my humble opinion, this is the perfect vehicle for Antigua Guatemala, small, economical, rugged, easy to park, and with lots of style to complement the colonial architecture of La Antigua, don’t you agree? Happy 4th of July to those … Read more

Typical Morning Vistas from Antigua Guatemala During the Rainy Season

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Here’s a typical vista from the mornings around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season. As you can see, clear skies with some clouds forming. Nice, very nice mornings indeed. The temperature of the air in the mornings is around 16°C/61°F with a humidity around 85% to 90%, especially if it rained the night before. However, … Read more