Moto trucks are the new utility vehicles in Antigua Guatemala
I don’t want to call names or anything like that, but I must say there’s an imperialistic country the north of Guatemala …
Public Water Faucets in San Pedro Las Huertas
The presence of these chorros; that’s what water faucets are called in Guatemala, is a sure sign that there are still houses …
Typical firewood logs load carrier
I am surprised and at awe when I see people in Guatemala carry loads much heavier than their own weight such as …
Magical Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala
Well, believe it or not, the information about the ingredients of the magical light is available in the long and deep archives …
The Three Wise Kings Day or Epiphany in Antigua Guatemala
Unlike other catholic countries, Guatemala does not make a big deal of the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos (Three Wise Kings) …
The sun does not rise the same for everyone
Over six years ago I pondered about the future of Guatemala and its child labor force: The future of a society is …
Façade of the Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas
Whenever possible is a good idea to include in the picture something of known size like a person, animal or vehicle to …
Cooblestone streets in the villages of Antigua Guatemala
This photo was taken in the village of San Pedro Las Huertas, about 3 kilometers from Antigua Guatemala. I don’t remember if …
Dish ware, Pans and Pots Ambulant Vendors
In Guatemala the door-to-door ambulant vendors are still very popular. They walk all day selling all kinds stuff, but dish ware sets, …
Sunday Morning Bicycle Rides With Family and Friends Around Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned before, If you are the kind of person that enjoys jogging or riding a bicycle, the roads around Antigua …
Antigua Guatemala Rainy Season What, When?
This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains …
Tender Bonding Moments Between a Grandson and his Grandmother
Okay abuelita, I am ready, let’s go… The most creative caption for the image above wins a post card made from this …
Typical Guatemalan Fairground Ferris Wheel
Here’s what the typical Ferris wheel look like at the fairground now in San Pedro Las Huertas. The theme is pirates and …
Making Alfombras for Corpus Christi Feast
The making of carpets from sawdust, pine-needles, flowers, vegetables, et cetera is a community-forming tradition. People get together by block or near-by …
Hanging with the boys at the park
“I have everything I ever wanted, nothing I ever really needed,” I read in Twitter. In Guatemala is quite the opposite most …