The restaurant business in La Antigua Guatemala is very competitive; over 250 venues for a tiny town, 0.6 of a mile. So, ushers are used by some restaurants to get more patrons inside. The usher for Señor Pepián restaurant fits the name quite nicely, if you ask me. He also makes another great addition to … Read more
Gender and identity. Gender and transculturation. Is there a difference in how men and women assume their identity and their traditions. What about culture, are girls and boys being thought differently? What are your thoughts about his picture of a Guatemalan young adult dressed in an U.S. flag t-shirt, jeans, and tenis shoes while his … Read more
This portrait of a girl from San Juan del Obispo was captured in a recent photo walk through the villages of La Antigua Guatemala. She is a worthy representative of Guatemala as she gave this quick smile as soon as she noticed me approaching. Smiling people are Guatemala for sure, don’t you agree? Join me … Read more
Honest, I don’t know if anybody else is documenting the fashion and style of the young Guatemalan. From eye wear, to hats, to clothes and accessories I have been noticing a very distinctive style from many young adults, boys and girls for sure. Now that I have started collecting the different images and styles, I … Read more
In my never ending quest to share with your that many faces of the Guatemalan identity, this week I will be posting a series of portraits of Guatemalans to dispel what a Guatemalan should look like. Come on, we talked about this theme about seven years ago, Guatemalans are quite complex and they come in … Read more
Oh el parque central, the main square, what a wonderful place for people-watching and talking to total strangers. If you ever need to recharge your energy and flavour for life, come to Antigua Guatemala’s central park. By the way, this picture can be another addition to the series, “I am Guatemala,” do you think?