Hunajpu

Rainy Season Vistas: Shades of Green

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Aren’t you glad you are human? This means that you can see more shades of green than any other predator in the planet. That comes handy as you visit Guatemala because we have so many shades of green, especially so during the rainy season. Your eyes will have a feast of greens. By the way, … Read more

The Day Thor Visited Antigua Guatemala

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Capturing Lightning from a Balcony in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Girón

Last night was the night. Thor, the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility decided to pay a visit to the Maya Hero Twins Hunajpu and Ixbalanque who are the central figures of a narrative included within the colonial K’iche’ document called … Read more