That’s right, today’s entry is number 3,911 at AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. That’s over 10 and a half years daily updates from Antigua Guatemala. To think that when I started I didn’t imagine I was going to be able to do it for 30 days. I have covered just about every single topic, theme and issue that I … Read more
If you want more smiles in your life, booking another visit to Antigua Guatemala is the merry solution. Enjoy!
How many different kinds of police do we have in Antigua Guatemala? Let’s see if I can recall all of them. Policía Nacional Civil, that’s PNC for short or Guatemala’s Civil National Police. Policía Municipal, that’s the municipal police. Policía de Turismo, that’s the tourist police. Policía Municipal de Tránsito or traffic municipal police. Policía … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Soldado or soldier. This is a controversial issue. Should Guatemala’s Army soldier be used to patrols the streets of cities and roads of Guatemala? So, argued that a quick glance at our recent history should be a loud and clear NO. Others, believe that we will be … Read more
Honestly, how could you go wrong with a visit to Guatemala if you’re greeted with smiling faces almost everywhere you go. Heck, I get out of the house just to change moods and I live here. How about you, do you want to have a few more smiles in your life?
Navidad or Christmas is an easy-going day in Antigua Guatemala. Except for the burning of firecrackers and fireworks at noon and at 6pm and mass services, the day goes by in recovering mode from parting all night long. Christmas is also a day of feasting on tamales, chompipe and ponche. Feliz Navidad everyone!
Here’s your illustrated Spanish words of the day: Noche Buena, literal good night, for Christmas Eve. Noche Buena is such an important celebration in Guatemala, the equivalent of Thanksgiving for people in the U.S.; in other words, a family feast with plenty of food and hugs and kisses. The Noche Buena feast starts around 6pm … Read more
The ruins of the former cathedral complex are so awe inspiring and beautiful. These ruins have a lot to offer to anyone, but especially so to photographers during the early morning hours and late afternoon. Also, out all the ruins in Antigua Guatemala, the former cathedral ruins have the lowest entry fee, a mere Q5 … Read more
Check out the new decorative spot lights on the side wall of the cathedral building in Antigua Guatemala. The restoration works of the cathedral ruins are looking better and better all the time. Soon I will share with you the new look of the 2-meter wide side walk built as part of the restoration process. … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Chompipe for Turkey If you think the Spanish spoken in Mexico has too many regional terms, well, wait until you learn Guatemalan Spanish lexicon. For instance, in Guatemala you can use the following words for turkey — pavo, chompipe, and chunto. I am sure I am … Read more
As I have mentioned before, after walking, bicycle riding is quite possibly the best means of transportation in La Antigua Guatemala. If you’re going to ride a bicycle in Antigua Guatemala, might as well do it in style, methinks, don’t you agree?
The streets are my studio and total strangers my models. The streets provide an endless supply of interesting models, don’t you agree? Do you want to learn more about the Guatemalan traditional ice cream carts? If so, follow the white rabbit. Preparing the Ice Cream Carts Close-up Look at a Guatemalan Ice Cream Cart Enjoy … Read more
And this is what Winter feels like in Antigua Guatemala: Freezing cold temperatures of about 10ºC/50ºF for about two hours between 6am and 8am [my solution, don’t get up before 8am] and then the warm sunshine brings us back to 22ºC/72ºF for most of the day, except after lunch when we might even reach 25ºC/77ºF. … Read more
The restoration work of the Cathedral ruins in Antigua Guatemala is bringing back the elegant and monumental beauty of the cathedral complex. They are also building a 2-meter wide sidewalk to accommodate more people and wheel chairs. Even though they are not finished, it is worth a visit as soon as you can.
