Parque de La Unión is one of the most populars parks in Antigua Guatemala with its gorgeous and eye-catching public washbasins and water tank. This was always a lovers’ magnet and the entire park was always crowded, but not during the lockdowns; as all parks were closed, as I mentioned back in April. Birds and … Read more
Believe it or not, Parque Central formerly the most crowded park of Antigua Guatemala, now stays deserted, except for the pigeons, of course. Still, I truly believe that Parque Central is the heart of the city. What is your favorite spot in Antigua Guatemala?
Bicycles and motorcycles have always been quite popular means of transportation in and around Antigua Guatemala since the distances are short and parking is always a hassle, especially in downtown. Of course, during the lockdowns and quarantines when public transportation was completely stopped and car mobility was restricted, bicycles and motorcycles were not affected; that’s … Read more
Guatemala began a gradual re-opening; reducing the curfew from 6pm-5am to 9pm-4am everyday; no more weekend total lockdowns. Public transportation will start operating at 50% capacity. Churches and temples will begin opening as well with small number of worshipers and reduced hours as well. Are churches open in your corner of the world?
Even though I have focus mostly on the face masks or face coverings, there are other things that we find everywhere, from the sanitizing gel at the entrance of every business, government building and offices to gloves being used in many places from supermarkets to restaurants. Even the shoe shiners are wearing gloves these days. … Read more
I will be sending a gorgeous 11″x14″ metallic print of Full Moonrise over Ruinas de Candelaria, valued at $60, to one winner chosen at random among those who participate by supporting with a tiny donation, of $5 or more, the work put forward over 14 years of sharing authentic and alluring daily life photographs and … Read more
July 25th is the Day of Saint James, Día de Santiago, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala. Of course, under “normal” circumstances, there are dozen of events all of the city of Antigua Guatemala from school parades, to procession, from food festivals to musical recitals and … Read more
As I mentioned before, Guatemalans are resilient. People are doing everything to survive and put food on the table. And that’s how a popular restaurant spawned an online convenience store, or tiendita as we say in Guatemala. Of course, if La Tiendita Antigüeña can offer freshly harvested produce, that’s even better; don’t you agree?
Even the most mundane activities of our lives have been affected by the pandemic Covid-19, as you can see in this photograph of woman doing laundry at a public washbasins in the village of San Pedro Las Huerta, Antigua Guatemala. How are public laundromat in your city affected by this pandemic?
Guatemala is world-famous for their colorful and intricate, hand-woven textiles, so it comes as no surprise that masks were with these Mayan textiles almost as soon as face coverings were mandatory. See the face mask worn by the girl in the back. Honestly, I can’t believe I haven’t shared these gorgeous and unique face masks … Read more
Pandemic or not, life moves on and things that are necessary at home must still be procured, such food, medicine and water in the case of these girls. They walk fast with jars on their heads to carry as much water home before the curfew. Perhaps they can do one or two more short trips … Read more
Queues are part of this new normality. Keeping a healthy physical distance, 1.5 meter at a least, is part of our new reality. Many businesses even mark the proper distance either on the floor or on their walls. Small businesses market booths and convenience store, tienditas, don’t do distance marks, but people know to keep … Read more
Parks are still closed so pigeons are the only ones enjoying Parque Central on beautiful sunny morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all my best wishes for Sunday morning. How are things where you live?
Exercising is definitely one of the activities that has suffered the most. Gyms are closed in Guatemala. Whenever in public spaces one must be wearing a face mask and some people complain about exercising with a mask. How are people exercising in your corner of the world?
As I mentioned yesterday, through Pandemic Photo Project I am sharing images of the new normality for Guatemalans even though we have not yet arrived to this phase of the pandemic. Nevertheless, we are getting on with our lives the best we can. How are you getting on with life in your neck of the … Read more