I never get tired of spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are eager to give you smiles at every chance they get. You only need to walk a few blocks in Antigua Guatemala to realise there’s something odd, something not quite like home, specially if you come from a huge city where one is rushing all … Read more
Today I share with you a candid portrait of Ruth, one of the vendors that offers colourful hand-woven Mayan textiles from the village of San Antonio Aguascalientes, a community about 5 kilometres from Antigua Guatemala. What better choice to represent what you experience when you come to Guatemala: Smiles and colourful textiles. Enjoy!
Poco a poco black tortillas are becoming very popular in and around La Antigua Guatemala. Now, even diners such as Rincón Típico are preparing black tortillas a couple times a week. I have seen black tortillas in the mercado as well. Of course, you remember that not too long ago I shared that I have … Read more
This is what happens when you point your camera to Guatemalans, yes automatic smiles. I dare you to try it next time you visit Antigua Guatemala. Lent aside: The first Sunday of Lent was a day with carpets and a big procession from the village of Santa Catalina Bobadilla, La Antigua Guatemala. As one can … Read more
A quick visit this Sunday to Santa María de Jesús, the municipality south of Antigua Guatemala and the highest community on the skirt of Volcán de Agua was very gratifying due to the friendliness of the people living there, especially so the Maya Kaqchikel, who are the majority. I say it was quick because it … Read more