This is a behind the scenes picture of a recent photo session I helped to set up for a photographer from abroad. Believe it or not, this was one of the most difficult photo sessions I have organised. For the photo shoot we needed a Maya woman, a horse, a farmer and coffee. Simple right? … Read more
From feet to pedals, from scooters to mini vans, we have shown the most common means of the transportations found in La Antigua Guatemala. Horses and carriages are another way to move around the city. Carriages are mostly used by tourist who hire a ride around town. Many people think these horse drawn coaches should … Read more
I really like to see well taken care of horse riding through the streets of Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. That’s why I ask the following: Who wants to trade their vehicle with lots of horse-power for a week for just one horse of power. This horse of power, of course.
Whenever you come across people riding horses or donkeys over the cobblestone streets of La Antigua Guatemala you feel like you are for real in the 16th and 17th Centuries. One of things I love about living in Antigua Guatemala is the fact that one gets to experience different eras and lifestyles juxtaposed at the … Read more
Here’s sneak peak at what’s inside a house in the village of San Pedro Escobar. As you can see, there’s a horse and two chickens. I wonder how many house might have a horse, dogs, cats and chicken within the house?
Living in La Antigua Guatemala is such a trip because you get to see and experience different eras and lifestyles all at once. Take for instance the vista of a campesino (small plot worker) with his horse heading out to work early in the morning to the rolling hills of Volcán de Agua and now … Read more
Equinos Sanos para el Pueblo (ESAP) is a Guatemalan foundation that promotes the welfare of working equines, recognizing their importance in the economic and emotional stability of the families in the rural communities. ESAP develops, promotes and strengthens sustainable practices in the care and handling of working equines through educational programs with the participation of … Read more
There are so many things that could be said about this photograph of two men, both in soldiers uniforms, even if one of them belongs to another age, another era, another place. But in a sense both of them are playing roles—today’s soldier playing one that may seem incongruous, suprising or even paradoxical, especially to … Read more
It is not unusual to see people riding horses within the streets of La Antigua Guatemala. Some of the horses have been trained to do so gracefully that is a pleasure to watch them go by. Such is the case of this white horse and the jockey that ride as one with refinement and suave stride.