On July 2nd, I told you that because all the positive feedback and comments I had received so far, I had decided to purchase a Canon Powershot A620 so I could take better photos or at least take the photos that way I choose. Well, I have to admit that I have taken most photos … Read more
Antigua’s market vendor, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Supermarket is the theme for today in 25 daily city blogs. Antigua does not have a supermarket per se, although there is a big convenience store called La Bodegona. We do have a large market, very big indeed, so I decided to post a snapshot of the typical … Read more
Here is another fruit stand in Antigua’s market. Most vegetable and fruits stands are owned by Guatemala’s indigenous people. The mayority of Guatemalan markets do not pay taxes to government and they do not extend sales receipts. Vendors do, however, pay for the right to sell in the market. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua … Read more
Veggies and Lucky, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Antigua’s market days are Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Although, you can go to the market everyday, vegetables and fruits are fresher on those days. In market days the supply of goods cuadruples. I posted another shot of the market on May 12th; here you can see Lucky our … Read more
Veggie stands, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Although this is not a very good shot, it shows of one the areas of the Antigua’s Market where vegetables are sold. Most things in Guatemala are fresh and without preservatives. Vegetables and fruits, in general, are very inexpensive here. Antigua’s is only an hour travel-time from the coastal … Read more
This is the main church in Antigua, yet it is not the most beautiful. Here you see it from the Central Park. You know have three side of the park. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Antigua’s Cathedral