We continue our mini series of “Portraits Prints as Gifts” with surprised face of this shy Maya girl. In fact, she was reluctant to even participate in the making of the first portrait. Her mom had to encourage her. Introverts are like that, it takes a solid argument to convince them to participate in a … Read more
The synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets of Antigua Guatemala is incredible. I really enjoy seeing the faces of those who receive a photo print that they were not expecting, weeks or months later after I had made their portraits. The prints are made from my … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cepo or wheel clamp. Cepos are used to immobilize vehicles parked in the no-parking zones. The problem, of course, is that often enough what the no-parking areas are is confusing or ever changing. Take 3a and 4a calles, even though you can park on these streets every … Read more
Did you know that chocolate means bitter drink in Nahualt? Who needs a hot body when you can have hot chocolate? This smiling Guatemalan woman asks on her t-shirt. I don’t know for sure, but one thing I know, chocolate makes everyone happy, don’t you agree?
Yes. But we are so close to the dry season, I can even smell it. Of course, there are many crazy people who love the rain; I know, unbelievable right? Anyhow, for these people I make an effort to go out during the rainy season and make some photos; like today’s of two Maya women … Read more
If you are a foodie, Antigua Guatemala is a gourmet heaven, with over 200 culinary options, from Indian curries to authentic Italian pizza and everything in between. You can find Chinese dumplings, Tex Mex burritos, along with Mayan pre-Columbian offerings such as patin. Just take a foodie tours through the more than 425 gastronomic options … Read more
Starting on May 1st, I look up to sky and ask, “is the rainy season over yet?” I do this the first days of the following months. It’s a tortuous exercise, I know, like every one else as well, that only until November, maybe, the answer will be yes. Well, it doesn’t hurt to ask, … Read more