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January 2019

Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Strollers BY RUDY GIRON

Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Strollers

If you are still suffering the effects of one of the coldest Winters in decades, don’t suffer any longer, we provide Winter asylum and warm shelter. Heck you can even take strolls on the sunny side of the streets to get the vital vitamin D. What are you waiting for?

Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Worshipers BY RUDY GIRON

Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Worshipers

I have been posting about the freezing cold harsh Winter hitting Canada and the U.S. this week for the entire week. Today I share with you two photos of the Sunshine worshipers already in Antigua Guatemala enjoying of our warm temperate Winter. What are you waiting for?

Crepes from Unión Café Antigua BY RUDY GIRON

Foodie Fridays — Crepes from Unión Café Antigua

The sweet crepes here are from Unión Café Antigua, one of the best options in town for delicious and healthy breakfasts. They also offer a great selection of smoothies and coffee to go along with their all day breakfast and lunch options. I have tried their smart smoothie, which also includes a shot of espresso coffee. Bon appetite!

Antigua Street Photography Workshops For Everyone BY RUDY GIRON

Antigua Street Photography Workshops For Everyone!

As I say often, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of life in a single session of the Antigua Photo Walks…

Freshly Pressed Orange Juice Everywhere in Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

Freshly Pressed Orange Juice Everywhere in Guatemala

We are very fortunate in Guatemala to be able to have freshly pressed jugos [fruit juices] and licuados [smoothies] everywhere in the country, from the streets to the markets, as well as the omnipresent specialty juicing shops.

Super Blood Wolf Moon over Los Remedios Ruins in Antigua Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

Super Blood Wolf Moon over Los Remedios Ruins in Antigua Guatemala

This Sunday night, January 20th, we had the chance to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse happened after 10:0pm. We were not lucky in Antigua Guatemala since all afternoon and night the sky was filled with clouds.

At a break in the clouds I was fortunate to be able to capture the Super Blood Wolf Moon over the ruins of the former Parroquia de Los Remedios, at the start of Alameda El Calvario.

Ruins of Los Remedios in Antigua Guatemala BY RUDY GIRON

Ruins of Los Remedios in Antigua Guatemala

On Sunday night, January 20th, we will be able to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse will happen much later in the evening, after 10:0pm. I hope to use this ruin as the backdrop for the rising of the moon right after sunset. Stay tuned!

Salads from La Escalonia BY RUDY GIRON

Foodie Fridays — Salads from La Escalonia

Antigua Guatemala has plenty options for eating deliciously healthy and peacefully. Café La Escalonia is among the top options with tables surrounded by a vibrant and luscious garden area; part of a nursery with a menu full of delectable and wholesome dishes from sandwiches to soups and salads that accommodate meat-lovers and vegetarians alike.

Smiling Mayan family from Santiago Zamora, San Antonio Aguascalientes BY RUDY GIRON

Guatemalans Make Me Happy

I really enjoy spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are so eager to share smiles at every chance they get. So, take advantage of …