Even the most mundane activities of our lives have been affected by the pandemic Covid-19, as you can see in this photograph of woman doing laundry at a public washbasins in the village of San Pedro Las Huerta, Antigua Guatemala. How are public laundromat in your city affected by this pandemic?
Guatemala is world-famous for their colorful and intricate, hand-woven textiles, so it comes as no surprise that masks were with these Mayan textiles almost as soon as face coverings were mandatory. See the face mask worn by the girl in the back. Honestly, I can’t believe I haven’t shared these gorgeous and unique face masks … Read more
Pandemic or not, life moves on and things that are necessary at home must still be procured, such food, medicine and water in the case of these girls. They walk fast with jars on their heads to carry as much water home before the curfew. Perhaps they can do one or two more short trips … Read more
Queues are part of this new normality. Keeping a healthy physical distance, 1.5 meter at a least, is part of our new reality. Many businesses even mark the proper distance either on the floor or on their walls. Small businesses market booths and convenience store, tienditas, don’t do distance marks, but people know to keep … Read more
Parks are still closed so pigeons are the only ones enjoying Parque Central on beautiful sunny morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all my best wishes for Sunday morning. How are things where you live?
Exercising is definitely one of the activities that has suffered the most. Gyms are closed in Guatemala. Whenever in public spaces one must be wearing a face mask and some people complain about exercising with a mask. How are people exercising in your corner of the world?
As I mentioned yesterday, through Pandemic Photo Project I am sharing images of the new normality for Guatemalans even though we have not yet arrived to this phase of the pandemic. Nevertheless, we are getting on with our lives the best we can. How are you getting on with life in your neck of the … Read more
Through the Pandemic Photo Project I have been sharing sights of how the new normality will look like for the short-term and medium-term future. Face masks, physical distancing, constant hand sanitation will be part of this new normality, at least until an effective vaccine or treatment is found for Covid-19. What does the new normality … Read more
A chance encounter at the pharmacy provided the opportunity to capture the portraits of these three Mayan women. One of them said to me, “We are Guatemalan women and it is too bad you can’t see our smiles behind our masks.” Of course, the masks can not hide the good vibes and smiles that were … Read more
Finally we have a gradual re-opening date for Guatemala: July 27. The re-opening will be gradual and by municipalities [counties] using a traffic light system that goes from red to orange to yellow to green. Those municipal districts with a red light, 25 or more active infections for every 100,000 people, will be under strict … Read more
Guatemalans are wearing masks in all public spaces, indoors and outdoors, even as in trails in nature, such as seen here where one of the trails from Volcán de Agua meets the cobblestoned streets of Antigua Guatemala. To be fair and honest though, I believe the high rate of compliance of mask wearing has more … Read more
Just like many ambulant vendors, shoe shiners must find a way to generate some income to put food on the table during this trying times. Since mid March when the central government forbade non-essential activities, leaving a large percentage of the population, including myself, without means to earn an income. That’s over 100 days, many … Read more
La Calle del Arco, actually 5th avenue, is the landmark street of Antigua Guatemala and certainly always packed with people, except during this pandemic. Even though we don’t have a curfew during the day, only from 6pm to 4am, it is recommended that everyone, except essential workers, stay at home. A quick look at Calle … Read more
Masks are obligatory in Guatemala whenever you head out of your home. Even though masks are a common sight in other parts of the world, masks are still an unusual sight in Guatemala, but with almost two months of seeing them, we are becoming accustomed. Who know how long this practice will remain in place, … Read more
In Guatemala restaurant food is delivered in motorcycles. Even the food delivery apps use motorcycle drivers with color brand backpacks. Today I share with you a hive of those motorcycle drivers just waiting for the next order to drop on their smartphones. They gather around this area, right across the Parque Central, main square, because … Read more