Month: October 2015

Street Fashion in Antigua Guatemala

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As I mentioned on the entry Guatemalan Fashionistas in Antigua Guatemala, the city is the excellent destination for fashionistas who are looking for the perfect backdrop to showcase their latest fashion statement, either clothes, shoes or accessories. The Real Palacio de los Capitanes and Palacio del Ayuntamiento are great backdrops with their many columns as … Read more

I am Guatemala as well

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Honest, I don’t know if anybody else is documenting the fashion and style of the young Guatemalan. From eye wear, to hats, to clothes and accessories I have been noticing a very distinctive style from many young adults, boys and girls for sure. Now that I have started collecting the different images and styles, I … Read more

Transculturation in Antigua Guatemala

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I have decided that Transculturation will be the title of my next photo exhibit. It will consist in a series of portraits of Guatemalans showcasing the effects of transculturation. Today I share with you a first take on what the series might look like: a young Guatemalan with clothing and accessories showing the cultures he … Read more

The Humorous Results of the Presidential Election of Guatemala

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If Kafka had lived in Guatemala, he would have been only a clerk. I have said it before and I am certain I will repeat it again. Let me explain, the far out Kafka stories are everyday life in Guatemala. Sometimes we watch a fictional story on a movie just to realise this is reality … Read more

Artisans of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala

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Ever since colonial times, the artisans have produced high craftsmanship pieces and that’s why they are saw after. Present day artisans in and around La Antigua Guatemala are still being looked after for the craftsmanship, such as these artesanos from San Pedro Las Huertas who produce religious objects for churches all over Guatemala and Central … Read more

Flower Decorations In La Antigua Guatemala

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Welcome to La Antigua Guatemala, the land of the eternal Spring! We are so lucky to have so many flowers in bloom year round in La Antigua Guatemala. As I have mentioned before, flowers are quite inexpensive in Guatemala and that’s why many restaurants and cafes choose to decorate their tables and windows with flowers, … Read more

Have ice cream any time of the year in Antigua Guatemala

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That’s right, that is Antigua Guatemala, the land of the ice cream. Even with the heavy rains, we eat ice creams. During the 5ºC/45ºF shivering cold weather of January, the ice cream vendors and shops sell a lot. Needless to say, we have plenty of ice cream offerings in and around La Antigua Guatemala. The … Read more

Rainy Season Vistas: Shades of Green

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Aren’t you glad you are human? This means that you can see more shades of green than any other predator in the planet. That comes handy as you visit Guatemala because we have so many shades of green, especially so during the rainy season. Your eyes will have a feast of greens. By the way, … Read more