Here’s a picture of the raising moon in the background with one of the bells from Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande at sunset. Have a great weekend everyone. If you are in Antigua Guatemala now, join me during the public photo walk on Saturday between 9am and 11am, coming out of Máximo Nivel Intercultural … Read more
We continue the series Portraits of Strangers with the picture of an interesting Brazilian artisan. Someone mentioned that before people in Antigua Guatemala would be scandalised by small tattoo on the ankle. This picture and all the others that will follow will show how tolerant the conservative people of Antigua Guatemala have become. ANTIGUA PHOTO … Read more
“Ladrón que roba a ladrón tiene mil años de perdón” Who can help translating this Spanish saying into English? Let’s continue the series Portraits of Strangers with this portrait of a fellow photographer as she walks about the streets of Antigua Guatemala looking for souls to steal. So, I guess if I steal the soul … Read more
Even in black and white the dresses of the Maya women of Guatemala are so colourful. Especially so when accompanied with happy faces and big smiles, don’t you agree?
Several times I have covered the usage of technology by the Maya of Guatemala, either here in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto or in my own personal blog. For instance back on February 2010 I shared with you how the Maya are not waiting for neither little brother or big brother to come teach them how … Read more
Some people might claim this is the first food truck in Antigua Guatemala, but that is not true, since there are quite a few ceviche trucks around Antigua Guatemala and a few other trucks that offer typical food and snacks. Perhaps, the Shtilero is the most colourful food truck since it is a VW Kombi … Read more
Panoramic vistas and tiny worlds of all the main plazas of the villages of Antigua Guatemala are also among my goals for 2015. The Municipality of Antigua Guatemala is divided into various categories of smaller urban areas: aldeas [villages], caserios [hamlets], barrios [neighborhoods], colonias and lotificaciones [residential communities]. In total, there are now 23 aldeas, … Read more
The cold winds blowing all the way from the true north, otherwise known as Canada, give us the best days of the year. Clear blue skies, chilly mornings and afternoons, and very comfortable 72F days plus the enchanting light of the golden hours. Furthermore, we also have some of the interesting captivating festivities from Day … Read more
If you are suffering the effects of the Winter season where you live, come and enjoy our Winter season. At the time I took this picture, it was windy, but with a 24C/75F temperature and beautiful light as you can see. It was really too much, such a wonderful day to be in Antigua Guatemala. … Read more
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I don’t know why I like the aesthetic of antique things, such as automobiles, kitchen stuff or bicycles such as this one. Honestly, I believe things were made more beautifully and longer-lasting before. Nowadays, everything is made to be replaced within a couple of years. What a shame!
Did you know that in Guatemala alone, there must be over 100 different kinds of tamales if not more? Tamales are an ancient American food, made throughout the continent for over 5000 years. How about that for trivia, thanks to Wikipedia. There are so many kinds of tamales that if one was to try a … Read more
Of course, what better accompaniment for German beers than a sampling plater of German sausages, pretzels, sauerkraut and mustards. I know I have mentioned Wurst Eck before, and this is definitely not the first time I mentioned where to get German sausages in Antigua Guatemala. However, I believe this is the first time I mentioned … Read more
If you don’t like dark bock beer such as Moza, and Gallo simply will not do, then head over to Jardín Bavaria to sample one or more of the many German brews available there. Of course, you might need something to eat to go with the beers, so make sure you come back tomorrow to … Read more
Even though the end of the year festivities have ended, you can still find many firecrackers and fireworks stands around Antigua Guatemala, especially so in the mercado. Here’s peak view into a small stand in one of the villages of La Antigua.