I captured this quotidian vista of a couple walking their dog during a recent photo walk where we were photographing many of the hidden or less popular ruins of Antigua Guatemala. Believe it or not, this was right after some heavy rains in the early afternoon. I often say the best time to go shooting … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Alameda for a tree-lined street or avenue. You don’t know what you’re missing if you are taking early morning or late afternoon strolls through Alameda Santa Rosa. The foliage and light is so wonderful right now. Have I mentioned that Antigua Guatemala is the perfect place to … Read more
I am almost certain that most visitors to Antigua Guatemala do not walk through this part of town since it is quite hidden and out of the way, at the east end part of Alameda Santa Rosa. Or perhaps I am wrong, when was the last time you visited the ruins of Santa Rosa?
There are three alamedas, tree-lined streets, in Antigua Guatemala. Alameda El Calvario, Alameda Santa Lucía and Alameda Santa Rosa pictured here. There could be another alameda at the end of 5a avenida sur, near La Escalonia, but it has not been officially renamed. If you’re familiar with the three official alamedas, which one is your … Read more
When was the last time you strolled on Alameda Santa Rosa during the dry season? If you haven’t taken a stroll in the last few weeks, you don’t know what you’re missing.
According to my dashboard, today’s entry is number 1111. Go figure! Alameda is the Spanish word for tree-line road or pathway. La Antigua Guatemala has three alamedas from its original drawn grid of 1543. The three alamedas are Alameda Santa Lucía, Alameda Santa Rosa and Alameda del Calvario. I believe this is the first time … Read more