Maximón Lives!
A few months ago, I posted as part of the Theme Day some Maximón effigies made from wood, now holly wood really …
Once Upon a Time In Antigua Guatemala
Here’s once again my dear friend Nelo being such an accomodating model for my take on Antigua Guatemala’s version of El Mariachi …
Father’s Day in Guatemala
Today, for instance, in Guatemala we celebrate Día del padre, Father’s Day. So I decided to share with you three photos of a series of a father and her daughter having a tender lunch. The little girl refused to take the byte unless her dad gave it to her on the mouth. These three photos are in reverse order, so the first frame is the thumbnail on the right, next the thumbnail of the left and finally the photograph above as they break into smiles and happy moments. There other photos with both of them smiling, but I love the mirada juguetona, playful look of the lit
Stop Pacaya, Stop!
I can easily hear a lot of Guatemalans asking just that: Stop Pacaya, Stop! For those who don’t know, Pacaya is the …
School Girls Gathering
As I mentioned yesterday, more often Antigua Guatemala is becoming a gathering venue. Any excuse is good enough to form a crowd …
The Nexus One has arrived to Antigua Guatemala
Modernity has arrived to the quincentennial Antigua Guatemala. AGAIN. It was nearly 18 months ago that I reported the arrival of the …
Theme Day: Lines
I have decided to participate on the monthly theme of the City Daily Photo sites again. You may not know it, but …
I Am Fofo!
I am the Walrus… I am Fofo… I am the Walrus. Honest. Fofo is short in Guatemalan Spanish for Rodolfo, which is …
The Creator and his Angels
Why do creators always look down upon their creations?
The Violinist’s Favorite Song
Ranchero music is for Latin America what the Blues is for the U.S.: music with just enough texture and color to express …