The especially made sausages for fiambre can now be found in the supermarket, mercados and tiendas through October. If you don’t know what fiambre is, come back tomorrow or search the archives for an explanation.
As many of you know because we have discussed previously, Guatemala does not have the traditional four seasons. Well, really, we do, but the differences are not as obvious as the differences between the rainy and dry seasons. However, Guatemala takes on the motto of the Land of the Eternal Spring because of the ever-present … Read more
At the end of the rainy season one begins to see this tissue paper kites being sold in tienditas, small town convenience stores, the mercado (market) or even on the streets. If you don’t know the symbolism of the kites around Día de Muertos, go search the archives. 😉 #GUATEGRAMS photo exhibit in NYC aside: … Read more
At least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps even a dozen times Palacio de los Capitanes appears in photos through the year since it’s impossible to miss it while taking other photographs around Parque Central. This is the season version of Palacio de los Capitanes, I hope you … Read more
I am always amazed with the high quality of craftsmanship found the ironworks in Antigua Guatemala. Another art discipline where Guatemalan excel is sculpture.
This is the sign for Segafredo Zanetti in Antigua Guatemala which I covered a few days ago. Obviously, I felt the urge to collect yet another sign to my Signs in Antigua Guatemala category; which is close to 170 specimens so far. What I sign, I really like collecting photos of signs.
I found this emblem inside the Municipal palace in Antigua Guatemala. This was the emblem for the Central American Federation, sort of the United States of Central America, for which Guatemala City was the capital and government seat. This Central American Federation was basically the independent land formerly known as Reyno de Guatemala for which … Read more
Today was the last class of the history of Antigua Guatemala certificate backed by the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC. I can say I feel very fortunate to have been able to attend these lectures by the most renown Guatemalan historians. Also, I can honestly say I have a deeper understanding of why … Read more
As soon as you step outside downtown Antigua Guatemala, you can find the REAL Guatemala. A quick visit to Ciudad Vieja, about 3 miles from Antigua Guatemala, can do the trick as well. My favorite places are the parks around the church of Ciudad Vieja. If you like walking, jogging or cycling, Ciudad Vieja provides … Read more
Forget Monoloco, forget whatever, those places only have tiny screens. Yes, even the places with 96″ flat screens pale in comparison with Segafredo Zanetti in Antigua Guatemala, which has the former La Sinventura movie theater screen. I don’t like watching sport matches, but I know that if I ever find myself with friends who want … Read more
Is it the remains of rain or the dew from sunrise, what do you think? If you any of you guys are interested in the scientific information and growing conditions of these flowers, I will look it up and update the entry.
It’s time for another creative caption contest. Every once in a while, the readers of AntiguaDailyPhoto are encouraged to participate in a simple creative exercise: to come up with a creative caption for the characters that appear in the picture. The most ingenious caption for today’s picture would receive a photo post card mailed to … Read more
In Guatemala when you pay your yearly circulation tax for vehicles, you get a sticker to put on the top right corner of windshield as proof you have already paid. You only need to have the current year sticker on, but some people leave a few of then on the windshield for several years. But … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy taking strolls during sunset and early evening in Antigua Guatemala. The mixture of the natural light and the artificial is phenomenal and even dramatic after one can only see spotlights illuminating certain aspects of the renaissance/baroque architecture of Antigua Guatemala. Before sunrise also works for me, … Read more
What to do while it rains? Here are some of the suggestions by our loyal readers. NYChapin: I don’t do much when it rains, but I am often overwhelmed by a sensation that all things dear to my heart, from which I have been separated either by time or distance, are as close to me … Read more