May 2017

Fountains in La Antigua Guatemala

I often wonder how many public-access fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. Also, there’s truly something special about the many and gorgeous …

I never get tired of spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are eager to give you smiles at every chance they get. You …

Franciscans friars are the most often seen monks in Antigua Guatemala. Or perhaps these humble religious attire is the one I see …

Slowly but surely foreign style snacks are creeping into the Guatemalan diet. In fact, as I have mentioned before, there over a …

Have a happy Mother’s Day, again! As I mentioned earlier this week, Guatemalans always celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, regardless of …

What do you prefer, a shuco hot dog or a cheveré? In case you can’t tell the difference, here are two visual …

The myth of why people from Antigua Guatemala are called panzas verdes, or green bellies, states that the reason is all the …

The Día de la Santa Cruz, May 3, is also Día del Albañil or construction worker. Every year I try to bring …

Here’s your illustrated Spanish words of the day: Madre for Mother and mamá for mom. We are old-fashioned in Antigua Guatemala and …

What do you think this door knocker represents. What’s the most extraordinary door knocker piece you have come across as you walk …

As I mentioned yesterday, motorcycles are quite popular as family vehicles. Of course, motorcycles are just as popular for couples. Of course, …

Believe it or not, motorcycles are the most popular family vehicles in La Antigua Guatemala. I mean, why not, where you can …

Of course, motorcycles are bought to show off and to create experiences. Guatemalans are no strangers to big, expensive bikes and often …

Here’s you’re illustrated Spanish word of the day: Barbería for barber shop. Sadly, many of the traditional barber shops of Antigua Guatemala …

Even during the rainy season, one can sunbathe comfortably in the morning and afternoon. Here we have a an elder couple taking …

The best places to photograph in Antigua Guatemala is among the most popular photo walks people take with me. I guess after …

Guatemala’s National Telephone Company was so bad that land lines only represent less than 5% of all the telephone lines in Guatemala. …

This is the end, beautiful friend This is the end, my only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of …