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The Remains of Semana Santa

The Remains of Semana Santa

Now that the Holy Week is over, we found the purple banners and bags of colored sawdust used in the processional carpets …

Processional Carpets in 2021

As I explained earlier, because of the pandemic, processions and all massive events had been canceled. However, some of the activities were …

PHOTO STOCK: Palm Sunday Bouquets from Antigua Guatemala

Palm Sunday Bouquets

Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy …

PHOTO STOCK: Guatemalan Chicharrones and Carnitas with Avocado and Chojin

Weekend Guatemalan Comfort Food!

How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], …

PHOTO STOCK: Mayan Ambulant Vendor Selling Hats in Antigua Guatemala

Meet the Mayan Mad Hatter

Let me introduce you to José, Ruth’s son, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today. How lucky am I that I get …

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Street Portrait of a Maya Woman

Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made while leading a photo walk [pre-pandemic] with a group of Spanish students. The …

PHOTO STOCK: Mayan Matryoshka Portrait

Mayan Matryoshka Portrait

Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …

PHOTO STOCK: Framed Fuego Volcano Eruption

Framed Fuego Volcano Eruption

During the dry season, when there are less clouds in the skyline, one can really appreciate the continuous eruptions of Volcán de …

PHOTO STOCK: Antigua Guatemala Wall Textures

Antigua Guatemala Wall Textures

This house is the newest textured wall found in Antigua Guatemala. As I have said before, because the high levels of humidity …

PHOTO STOCK: Palacio del Ayuntamiento de Antigua Guatemala

First rule for 2021…

… We don’t talk about ####. I am hopeful for 2021 and I believe the world will be a better place, poco …

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Door Christmas Decorations

Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year. But somethings we can still do, such as put Christmas decorations and lights everywhere …

PHOTO STOCK: Old lady feeding pigeons

Feeding the Pigeons

My commitment to share with you daily life images from Antigua Guatemala is as strong as it was on May 1, 2006. …

PHOTOS STOCK: Ambulant Tangerine Vendor

Ambulant Tangerine Vendor

Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandarinas for tangerines. Today I share with you a simple daily life vista to …

PHOTO STOCK: Repainting The Speed Bumps

Repainting The Speed Bumps

Over the weekend these newly installed speed bumps were painted with bright yellow and black paint; as it is the usual the …

PHOTO STOCK: First Posada Navideña of 2020

First Posada Navideña of 2020

Let the nine days of posadas navideñas begin. Since this morning, December 15th, there have been sightings of Joseph and Mary’s quest …