Antigua Artisan Triptych: The Mayan Weaver
Once again we are visiting the Triptychs of artisans from around Antigua Guatemala series. This time the triptych is made up from …
Antigua Guatemala Colors: Yellow
We continue the Antigua Color Series with yellow wall, Amarillo La Merced, to be precise, as backdrop for this interaction between a …
Antigua Guatemala Colors: Red
Did you guys know that there is an official color palette for Antigua Guatemala? The official color palette has 12 colors, I …
Street Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala
I really enjoy teaching street photography to timid photographers through the Antigua Photo Walks. Here’s a photographer who in the previous week …
Marraneria La Divina Providencia, Antigua Guatemala
I came across the pork shop, marraneria, La Divina Providencia, at the market the other day. This pork shop is one of …
Typical Guatemalan Breakfast Sandwich: Pirujo con huevo y frijoles
Many places in the world have breakfast sandwiches. Guatemala is no exception. The typical Guatemalan breakfast sandwich usually has scrambled eggs and …
Jacaranda Trees at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
Okay, I am going to come clean. We have not been suffering through Winter. I know I have complained about the harsh …
Twin Peaks and The Moon, Antigua Guatemala
We woke up to a chilly morning, 10C/50F, with strong winds and gorgeous sunshine bathing the volcanoes. Volcano Fuego, as usual, erupting …
Reflections on International Women’s Day
The best way to celebrate International Women’s Day is to work everyday towards the same rights, education, salaries, opportunities, and respect for …
Meet the Guatemalan Mango de Leche
While some people in the northern hemisphere are still suffering the struggles of a harsh winter, here in Antigua Guatemala we are …
Meet the Guatemalan cashew plum and cashew nuts
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Marañón or cashew. If it is the cashew plum, we call it jocote de …
Pork Ribs Japanese Style from Origami
Today I had the great pleasure to meet a food photographer and blogger from Chowzter.com who lives in Mexico. Since she is …
Sunrise over Valle de Panchoy, AKA Antigua Guatemala
This fabulous picture of the sunrise over the Valle de Panchoy, valley of Panchoy, also known as Antigua Guatemala was shared by …
Sunshine, Jacarandas and Chamuscas At La Merced Church
Today I have decided to share with all the people suffering from the harsh Winter cold, this simple picture of Winter sunshine …
Lent Processional Figures Undergoing Repairs
As every Sunday during Lent, Antigua Guatemala gets dress of purple, the color of penitence and the streets become crowded with cucuruchos …