It’s so good to see humans and dogs having a good time while walking around town. In this post card, we can see a Spaniard girl enjoying the company of the dog from her hostel while they walk around Union Square.
I know, I know, most people call this monument erroneously Tanque de la Unión. Not many people call this monument Pilas de Santa Clara, even though these the actual name because the washbasins and water tank are immediately across the Convento de Santa Clara. By the way, did you know that today is Día de … Read more
I have known and collaborated with the Guatemalan guide, Carlos Mijangos, for many years. He’s tour operator agency, Guatemalan Guide is top-rated on TripAdvisor. I recommend that if you need the services of a tour guide, shuttle services or transportation through out Guatemala and Central America, you contact Carlos. Here, I caught up with him … Read more
Years ago the Pilas de Santa Clara used to be a very busy place with Maya women doing laundry. Most women came from the town of Santa María de Jesús because the water distribution there was inadequate. Nowadays, only a few people use the the washbasins to do laundry, most people come here to take … Read more
The last few months, starting with the dry season, have been months of high volcanic activity for Fuego volcano, the most exhibitionist mountain in Guatemala. Yesterday the eruptions were so powerful that lava rivers were thrown in to the air, 500 to 1000 meters above the crater. If you were in Antigua Guatemala, you were … Read more
Believe it or not, we are still experiencing rains this late in November. As I have said before, al mal tiempo, buena cara, which translates literally as: for bad weather, put a brave face and this in turn translates as: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Anyhow, I am getting very good at making … Read more
Who says you can not enjoy the blue hours during the storm season in La Antigua Guatemala? Come on, as I said many years ago, stop complaining and try to capture the beauty of the rainy season or storm season as the one we are experiencing now in Guatemala. I hope you enjoy today’s picture, … Read more
I hate to tell you this kind stuff; honest, especially if you are already suffering the bitter cold of the Winter season where you live. Nevertheless, I believe it is my duty to let you know that we are experiencing wonderful and comfy winter weather in Antigua Guatemala, with lots of sunshine through the day. … Read more
I have always called this monument Tanque de la Unión because that’s what everybody calls it. However, I learned during my Antigua Guatemala’s history certificate course, that most historians call it Pilas o Lavaderos de Santa Clara. I believe both names are correct, but Pila de Santa Clara is probably more correct since these washbasins … Read more
These arches along with the public washbasins and water tank are one of the most often photographed landmarks in Antigua Guatemala. I am certain that if you have visited Antigua Guatemala with a camera on hand, you have a picture of it; am I correct? Estos arcos junto con los lavaderos públicos y la pila … Read more
Would you like to know why this public water tank and washbasins goes by the name of Tanque de la Unión? The park also takes the name or viceversa as Parque de la Unión. I have published this information before. I will send a photo post card of this picture to the first person who … Read more
While Arturo was playing with his camera mounted on a tripod to take his signature sunsets, I decided to look in the opposite direction and capture the fleeting light bathing the Tanque de La Unión. Even though it doesn’t seem like it was twilight, I can assure you it was, thus there wasn’t enough light … Read more
I have shown you before the Tanque de la Unión public washbasins, but I don’t think I ever showed you what they look like in a typical laundry day in Antigua Guatemala. Below you can find two different takes on the same Tanque de la Unión from Upside Down Arches and Arches Reflected. [gmap]
Without the letter “A” Without you we won’t even have sadness To lament. Without you, no longing till death Or even weeping For there is no weeping And love? Love will disappear. And love? No one will remember to remember. And love? If it’s lost, no one will be moved to move by a glance. … Read more
I pass by Tanque de la Unión at least twice a day. Lucky me. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’ve fallen in love with this utilitarian water tank and public washbasins. If you don’t believe me, follow the links to see some of the previous pictures of Tanque de la Unión. Anyhow, … Read more