Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande as seen from the sky
We revisit the beautiful complex of San Francisco El Grande church which shared a black and white photograph taken at night of …
Small and Enchanting Antigua Guatemala from the Air
Often I have mentioned how small is Antigua Guatemala. In fact is about 10×10-blocks grid, but somehow there is so much to …
My Thanksgiving in Antigua Guatemala and Aerial Views of Antigua Series
Today we begin a series of aerial vistas of Antigua Guatemala. First of all, let’s thank Nelo Mijangos for sharing this wonderful …
Wood Fuel Home Delivery
The first time I posted the use of wood as fuel here, I was against it. By the second time I shared …
Photos of Julian Marley’s Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala
“The son of The King” was the song used to introduce Julian Marley, Bob Marley’s son at the most recent reggae concert …
Cempasuchil, the flowers of the dead
These orange flowers known as cempasuchil, flowers for the dead, are found around October and November and many people take them to …
Guatemalan Dolls
I am not sure these dolls are for playing since they are so fragile; I assume they are for decoration. As a …
Chicken Bus Acrobatics
How many times is this image repeated every day in Guatemala? I’d say a few hundred times since the ayudantes, helpers, often …
A Message To The Sky in Antigua Guatemala
“Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” was the event of sending more than 500 hot air balloons at …
Everything burns if you apply the proper spark
Todo arde si le aplicas la chispa adecuada… that’s the line from the song “La Chispa Adecuada” by Héroes del Silencio, a …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: The Orange Transaction
Among all the junk food, chucherías pues, that you find at the town fairs, you can also encounter a fresh fruit booth …
Guatemala’s Independence Day Photo Gallery
Have a happy Guatemalan Independence Day weekend everyone. Enjoy the multimedia material I have compiled for you! Once again, we have to …
Guatemalan Independence Celebrations
Torches, marathons and student marching bands parades are the main activities Guatemalans do for celebrating Independence Day. These activities usually begin manifesting …
One must make a living in an honest manner
Often I walk by this garden, previously shown in It’s Always Ice Cream time In Guatemala, so I was happy to see …
Why is there a Ronald Hubbard plaque at Antigua’s Parque Central?
The Plaza Mayor better known as Parque Central is full of plain-view secrets and interesting trivia. For instance, did you know there …