Casas antigüeñas normally have at least one corridor or hallway, usually next to the garden and fountain. Omnipresent are the terra cotta floor tiles and wood beans and columns. Now Stephanie asked how typical is the house that will be shown in the Casa antigüeña series on the first entry. Good question. Well the house … Read more
This photo of the illuminated garden was taken from the dining area at Quinta de las Flores, where I was lucky enough to have dinner with John and Catherine who visited La Antigua Guatemala from Portland, Oregon. Too bad we were not able to repeat it due our busy schedules.
I think I should find a quiet and tranquil place to seat down and ponder these tough questions: What is art and what is handicraft? Am I the oppressor, the oppressed or both? Why is Cubism not folk-art? Does a painting become a handicraft if it is exhibited in restaurant and does a handicraft become … Read more
Fact #1: Right now is winter in Guatemala as it is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You might not be believe this by looking at the photo above. Fact #2: Guatemala is a tropical country with a temperate weather. The reason for the pleasant temperatures is the high altitude where most of the towns are … Read more
Back on July 9th I told you that Guatemala sells light and color when I showed you an open door that leads to a garden at Posada del Ángel. I still believe sunshine is one the best reasons to visit Antigua, but not the only one. As you can see on this photo, you can … Read more