For Whom the Bell Tolls? Take 2
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne (1572-1631)
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Antigua Abstractions: Bell Tower and The Moon
Can you believe that 2020 will have a Full Moon for on Thursday, December 31; its very last day? What a year has been, to say the least, don’t you agree? This week I will share with you abstractions from Antigua Guatemala starting with one of the bell towers from Iglesia de San Francisco El … Read more
Portraits of Selfies — La Belleza, El Diablo and El Borracho
My photo series of “Portraits of Selfies” is getting large enough that I might be able to something more meaningful with this photo collection. The last entry was capture during a flash photography workshop during Halloween as part of my Day of the Dead photography workshop.
Co-working space at Café Bella Vista in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s Kara, a digital nomad at work at Café Bella Vista. Just by looking at this view you might think the name of coffee shop, Bella Vista, has to do with this vista, but in fact it has to do with the name of the coffee plantation, Bella Vista, which is located just a few … Read more
Antigua Guatemala’s Façade Embellished with Flowers
This decorated façade was awarded the third position on the contest organized by the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Once again, I made this photograph with a long exposure of 2 seconds to vanish the people walking by.
Fast-food Invasion — Taco Bell in Antigua Guatemala
Run for the border no more. Well, at least, no more trips to Guatemala City or even San Lucas, Sacatépequez thanks to the new Taco Bell restaurant in Antigua Guatemala. For years the rumor of Taco Bell opening in Antigua Guatemala never materialised until two weeks ago. Since then, it looks like the lines never … Read more
Bella Vista Baristas
Well well, well if you think baristas are all men, then you got it wrong. As you can see here, the baristas at Bella Vista Coffee Shop in Antigua Guatemala are all women. So, if you are looking for an excellent cup of coffee from a local plantation, you can stop by and Hilda, Karina … Read more
The Moon and The Bell
Here’s a picture of the raising moon in the background with one of the bells from Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande at sunset. Have a great weekend everyone. If you are in Antigua Guatemala now, join me during the public photo walk on Saturday between 9am and 11am, coming out of Máximo Nivel Intercultural … Read more
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Peace is as fragile as these bubbles blown from Antigua Guatemala. I still recall the first time I read about World War II and the Holocaust and I could not believe how the world remained numb and motionless while millions were being massacred. I could not believe the lack of empathy towards other human beings … Read more
Bell at Museo de Arte Colonial
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne (1572-1631) Wise words to live by, don’t you think?
Why is Belly Dancing So Popular in Antigua Guatemala
Who can explain to me why belly dancing is so popular in Antigua Guatemala. I have seen belly dancers in many activities and events in Antigua Guatemala, but I don’t know how something so foreign can be so embedded in the traditions of Antigüeños. What’s your take on it?
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne (1572-1631) Okay, it’s time to put Ernest Hemingway on my reading list for this year. What book from Ernest … Read more
Room for Rent, Ring Bell 1
I guess we can continue a mini series of signs… here’s the most common sign seen in La Antigua Guatemala. Sometimes you come across the lonely sign, but most often they gang up together on bulletin boards around Antigua. Bulletin board advertising is quite popular in La Antigua Guatemala as you can see in this … Read more
Broken Bell and Tomb Sign in the San Lázaro Cemetery
There is a broken bell in the San Lázaro Church, which is located inside the premises of the San Lázaro Cemetery. The broken bell serves as testament of the many earthquakes this land has experienced and its resilient will to continue to toll for the dead.
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Oops! I almost forgot about the photo above. These ruins belong to the church Our Lady of the Remedies, or Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Spanish. It is located on the left bank of El Pensativo river, on the south part of town, right on the street that takes you to El Calvario Church; just a few hundred feet from it. The processional figures in storage, shown yesterday, are pile on the front part of the atrium. There is a black bird in the picture, can you find it?