Market Sights — Niña Maya and Strawberries

Push and pull, push and pull, slowly but with all the strength of her little muscles this little girl was able to bring the box of strawberries near the fruit stand. It breaks my heart to see SO MANY children working instead of being in school like they should if the laws were enforced in … Read more

Things Not to Eat in Guatemala, A Warning For The Foodies

Some of the things you should avoid when you come to Guatemala are ice cream and small tropical fruits, especially so if you have to come back to your own country. Honest, if you make the mistake of tasting ice cream, made with whole milk and real sugar, the “healthy” ice cream sold elsewhere might … Read more

Strawberries Are in Season in Guatemala Now

You know the fruits and vegetables are very good and quite inexpensive in Guatemala. Right now you get five pounds of strawberries for Q10/$1.25 and I’m sure fresas will be even cheaper soon. So there’s no excuse to have licuados everyday or strawberry margaritas on the weekends. Life is good in Antigua Guatemala!