I often wonder how many public-access fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. Also, there’s truly something special about the many and gorgeous fuentes in and around Antigua Guatemala. I guess humans know water is life; that’s why we enjoy it and look for it, always.
I never get tired of spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are eager to give you smiles at every chance they get. You only need to walk a few blocks in Antigua Guatemala to realise there’s something odd, something not quite like home, specially if you come from a huge city where one is rushing all … Read more
Franciscans friars are the most often seen monks in Antigua Guatemala. Or perhaps these humble religious attire is the one I see more often. What do you guys think?
Slowly but surely foreign style snacks are creeping into the Guatemalan diet. In fact, as I have mentioned before, there over a doze fast-food choices for lunch or meals available in Antigua Guatemala. The same can be said of snacks, the traditional Guatemalan snacks are losing ground, but I believe people still prefer atoles, tostadas, … Read more
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 day of the week it falls on. Nevertheless, there are many people from the US, Canada and Europe living in Antigua Guatemala and many of them will celebrate Mother’s Day today. That’s … Read more
What do you prefer, a shuco hot dog or a cheveré? In case you can’t tell the difference, here are two visual representations of each. So, what’s going to be for you? Cheveré hot dog: Shuco hot dog:
The myth of why people from Antigua Guatemala are called panzas verdes, or green bellies, states that the reason is all the avocados they eat. Certainly, we eat a lot of avocados here since we have several kinds and a plentiful supply of aguacates. Even on this website we reinforced the myth almost a decade … Read more
The Día de la Santa Cruz, May 3, is also Día del Albañil or construction worker. Every year I try to bring attention to the omnipresent construction worker, but this year I totally forgot about it, but as we say in Spanish, “mejor tarde que nunca” or “better later than never”, right? By the way, … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish words of the day: Madre for Mother and mamá for mom. We are old-fashioned in Antigua Guatemala and we still observe and celebrate holidays on the dates they fall in the calendar. For instance, Día de la madre or Mother’s Day is celebrated every year on May 10, regardless of what … Read more
What do you think this door knocker represents. What’s the most extraordinary door knocker piece you have come across as you walk around Antigua Guatemala? If you have a picture, share with us.
As I mentioned yesterday, motorcycles are quite popular as family vehicles. Of course, motorcycles are just as popular for couples. Of course, most motorcycles are actually designed to accommodate two people, so couples use them all the time. In Guatemala, thought, both riders must wear helmets and vests with a sticker with the license plate … Read more
Believe it or not, motorcycles are the most popular family vehicles in La Antigua Guatemala. I mean, why not, where you can fit one you can fit four or five. I still don’t know how this is possibly legal or perhaps it isn’t, but no one is doing anything to prevent it. I mean, we … Read more
Of course, motorcycles are bought to show off and to create experiences. Guatemalans are no strangers to big, expensive bikes and often can be found on the street of Antigua Guatemala on the weekends. I wonder what kind of motorcycle is this, does anyone know?
Here’s you’re illustrated Spanish word of the day: Barbería for barber shop. Sadly, many of the traditional barber shops of Antigua Guatemala are disappearing. There are still a few left, so next time you’re in town, get a haircut in one of them, or at least take a peak inside, just don’t it while driving; … Read more
Even during the rainy season, one can sunbathe comfortably in the morning and afternoon. Here we have a an elder couple taking a short sunbath and watching people go by at the same time. This is the kind of vista one gets to see while walking around the villages of Antigua Guatemala.