Classic Elements of Antigüeño Architecture
Some of you may still remember the image behind the Typical Post Card from La Antigua Guatemala, right? Well, today’s entry is …
What Was the Old Man Thinking?
I wonder what was going through the old man’s mind while watching the young tourist with flip flops (thongs) and short shorts. …
Narrow Arched-doorway in Antigua
Sure, La Antigua Guatemala is a nearly-quincentennial city and you may be inclined to believe after some strolls around Antigua that nothing …
Typical Façade of La Antigua Guatemala
And just like that, July left the frame… Oh Cazuza, how right you were… Time doesn’t stop! Okay, the last game for …
Old-looking Wood and Metal Door in La Antigua Guatemala
Often enough, I come across a door that just makes me stop, open my backpack and pull out the camera to capture …
JennyStar DVD Rentals in Antigua
JennyStar DVD Rentals is the Netflix of La Antigua Guatemala. JennyStar DVD Rentals is what happens when you think through a good …
Signs: Only in Guatemala
No Food, No Cameras, No Guns, No Backpackers and No Private Guards inside, the sign reads. Only in Guatemala you can find this kind of signs (I think). Guns are a big trouble, you know; people do crazy things with them and not only in Guatemala; naked guns are worn in the belts like cellphones or keychains; even banks and offices have an unusual piece of furniture to deposit customers’ guns at the entrance. Certainly Guatemala is not the only gun-crazy country in the world, nevertheless, it sad to see signs like the one above, captured at Angelina’s Doorway.
My condolences to the families and friends of the students who lost their lives yesterday in Illinois. 🙁
Valentine’s Day in La Antigua Guatemala
Valentine’s Day in Guatemala is known as El Día del Cariño. Cariño and caress share the same etymology and it means affection. The Day of Affection would be a close translation for El Día del Cariño, thus it is much more than Valentine’s Day because it is the day to show your affection, love and appreciation to your co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, and of course, your girlfriend or girlfriend; whatever the case may be.
Casa del Conde Doorway at Night
The Casa del Conde doorway is bound to bring some tears and sweet nostalgic memories to many of LAGDP visitors. See, La …
Stairway to heaven
As soon as you enter the doorway to Hotel Centro Colonial Antigua you are presented with this winding stairway that takes you …
Light is a good reason to visit Antigua
Back on July 9th I told you that Guatemala sells light and color when I showed you an open door that leads …
Maid and door in Antigua
We can derive three facts about Antigua from this photo. 1: Maids wear an apron all day long. 2: Many doorways in …