Guatemalan Food: Chuchitos con chipilín
How many kinds of tamales are there in Guatemala? As explained in the entry, The Main Ingredients of the Guatemalan Chuchitos, these …
The Piano Man
As promised nearly ten years ago, I share with you the stuff I see, the stuff I come across. Today I bring …
Guatemalan Food: Kak’ik from 7 Caldos
Here’s your illustrated Maya word of the day: Ik or hot, spicy, or picante in Spanish. You find the word Ik at …
Real Palacio de La Cultura at Night
Let’s meet at the Real Palacio de la Cultura. Where’s that? You know the palace on the south side of the main …
The aesthetics of La Antigua Guatemala
If one picture could summarise the aesthetic values of La Antigua Guatemala, this picture gets pretty close. Simple, antique, tasteful, colourful, with …
The Colors of The Guatemalan Grill
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Pinchos for skewers. Simple tray showing the colours and shapes of what goes on …
Strolling Through San Juan del Obispo
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Aldea for village. When was the last time you visited one of the villages of …
Photography During the Storm Season in Guatemala
Who says you can not enjoy the blue hours during the storm season in La Antigua Guatemala? Come on, as I said …
Doing errands early in the morning in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandados or errands. Guess what kind errands these two women are are doing so …
Good Morning, How Can I Help You?
One of aspect that surprises many people who visit Guatemala for the first time is how polite and kind Guatemalans are, especially …
Jogging Around La Antigua Guatemala
Early morning walks and runs around La Antigua Guatemala are the best, don’t you agree? This is especially true during the rainy …
Fruit and Vegetable Stand in San Juan del Obispo
I hope you enjoy the daily life stamps I share with you from in and around La Antigua Guatemala. A tall side …
The Colors of La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a simple façade that shows some of the colours of La Antigua Guatemala. This façade was captured in the village of …
Why Are Police Patrol Cars Pick-Up Trucks in Guatemala?
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Policía or Police. If you have ever wonder why police cars in Guatemala are …
Guatemala’s Independence Day Parades
Once again, as every September 15, the streets of La Antigua Guatemala were filled with students marching to all kind of sounds, …
