Last night, Guatemala and Mexico were hit by an 8.2 earthquake at 10:49pm local time. It was quite long, over 3 minutes of a rolling motion and by its magnitude quite possibly the strongest earthquake in one hundred years. It was felt as far north as Mexico City and also in neighboring countries of El … Read more
While looking at exposure times for photography in the 1880s I came across some portraits of baseball players from the mid-1880s and the hair style of one of the players was nearly identical the some of the antique portraits I have been sharing with you, including the one above. I guess hair styles can date … Read more
Starting at the end of August, the ambulant flag vendors hit the streets with every flag size and shade of blue to celebrate Guatemala’s Independence Day, or rather month as we do here. So, September dresses up with lot shades of blue. What shade of blue is actually the official color of the Guatemalan flag?
Black bean soup or frijoles colados, eggs prepared your way, fresh cheese, tortillas and coffee or atol is one of the traditional Guatemalan breakfasts offered in the Rincón Típico and in many of the diners in Antigua Guatemala. ¡Buen provecho! So, I guess that at minimum you need black beans, prepared in any manner, to … Read more
The parking regulation of La Antigua Guatemala are not confusing once you know all the wrinkles of it all. The problems arise from the fact that they are not posted anywhere on the streets so visitors can read them and comply with them. Visitor and locals without an exception parking sticker must pay for a … Read more
Calle Belén should be 10a calle or Callejón Belén as it’s short alley connecting Plaza Belén with 3a avenida sur final in the south part of town. It’s an interesting alleyway though that in three short blocks connects two parks, three churches in a quiet and colorful neighborhood; well, as long as there’s no precession … Read more