Animals
Feeding the street dogs in Antigua Guatemala
Sometimes we wonder how we can change the world for the better. Often, that’s all we do, well, at least I do, when we realise how big the problems are in the world. Some people, just do it, even with simple things like recycling two bottles to feed the street dogs. “Simple, just do something, … Read more
The Accounting Cat
This is the desk of my accountant. This desk is guarded by Señor Gato. Don’t get near it or you will suffer the consequences. The accounting cat also makes sure my accountant stops working at 5pm whether she likes or not as Don Gato will lay down on her desk and work. I wish my … Read more
Vultures Around Antigua Guatemala
Help, I need your help. Please caption this picture. The most creative caption will win a photo post card mailed to your home or office. Monday I will declare a winner. Good luck to all the participants.
Social Service: Adopt Juanita!
Juanita, a mestiza dog, was rescued and now she is being put for adoption. If you live in Guatemala and have space in your heart and home for Juanita, please contact Elisa at 5510-7676 to get the details. Juanita is about one year old and very noble, tender and playful. She would be an excellent … Read more
El gatito y la niña
I wonder why there are far fewer street cats than there are chuchos in Guatemala. By the way, in case you missed the first time. Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Mishito or kitty or gatito in plain Spanish.
#GoOrganic: Save the Bees
Ah the bees, who would have thought how important are the bees to the production of food, our food. Alarms have gone off all over the world because bees have been dying in frighting numbers and no one knows exactly why. There are some theories, from droughts, fungus, parasites to pesticides, or perhaps all the … Read more
#GoOrganic: Free Run Hens at Caoba Farms
Recently I watched the documentary film GMO OMG, which was enlightening to say the least. I was shocked to learn the penetration of GMO and genetically modified foods in the American diet. To be honest, I am not sure what the state is GMO and GE in Guatemala, but I believe it is much less … Read more
Acts of Kindness: Feeding the Street Dogs
I believe the majority of real heroes are anonymous. The real heroes do their work out of conviction and love. I spotted this lady and their bucket of food in one of my morning walks. She walked a short distance and then stop to feed a chucho, a street dog, she did several times until … Read more
The New Milpa Crop: Chuchos
I have mentioned many times of the different crops we get from the milpa fields, but I am sure I have never mention the chuchos as being one of the crops. Well, believe it or not, just like in the film Invasion of the Body Snatchers, either the original 1956 or 1978 remake [take your … Read more
Dog Day Afternoon… at Calle del Arco
I believe I have said before that Calle del Arco is a catwalk on the weekends. I would like to expand my previous declaration by simply saying that also dogs like to walk on Calle del Arco. Tomorrow I will reveal the mystery of why we have so many chuchos in Guatemala. Stay tuned!
The Trimming Goats of Antigua Guatemala
Goat Milk? Anyone, anyone? Of course, it is obvious it was Canela who decided that this wall was way over due for a trimming and pruning. Her sister simply agreed and in a split second, they were hard at work.
Maximón and Mishito
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Mishito or kitty or gatito in plain Spanish. Now, the effigy next to the mishito is Maximón, worshiped by the Maya people of Guatemala. Below, an introduction to Maximón from Wikipedia. The origins of his cult are not very well understood by outsiders to the different Mayan … Read more
Horseback rides Around Antigua Guatemala
Often you find people riding on fit, well-trained horses around Antigua Guatemala, either because they own a horse or through the horse riding lessons available. I have encountered most of the riders around San Juan del Obispo, San Gaspar Vivar and San Pedro Las Huertas, where there are several stables. Have you taken any horseback … Read more
Meet the giant Guatemalan winged-leaf-cutter ant: Zompopo
Once again the May zompopo ants have arrived on time this year! Here are some facts and myths about the giant leaf cutting ants. Fact #1: Zompopo leaf cutting ants are edible Yes, May’s zompopo queens are collected by some Guatemalans who remove the belly bottom and roast them on a comal (baked clay griddle), … Read more