What a sight, hundreds of people in queue on Sunday morning waiting to be hired by Antigua Guatemala’s leaving municipal administration. Is it ethical for the leaving municipal administration to hire so many people a few days before the new municipal administration takes over on January 14? What are your thoughts regarding this practice?
Two or three baskets show up around lunch time, the pots are open to show the food options of the day. Within minutes, workers, street vendors, students, and hungry people show up to order lunch. Some people argued against having affordable food options in Antigua Guatemala, but honestly, what are people with low income to … Read more
According to Wikipedia, commuting is regular travel between one’s place of residence and place of work or full-time study. It sometimes refers to any regular or often repeated traveling between locations, even when not work-related. Here’s one take on the commuting imagery around Antigua Guatemala. As part of the series #RealGuatemala, I will create the … Read more
Bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles are the most popular vehicles in Guatemala since they are the most economical in terms of use and to acquire them. They are also the most ecological vehicles, so that’s something positive. What is the most popular vehicles where you live?
As I captured this picture I was immediately transported to the Brazilian film “Domésticas” (Maids) by Fernando Meirelles, one of my favorite directors. Through the film Maids brings forth the normally invisible daily lives of group of domésticas. I recommend that you watch this film and all the other films by Fernando Meirelles. Here’s a … Read more
… at least not for these campesinos who every day take their horses up to the rolling hills of Volcán de Agua to tend their crops. One of things I love about living in Antigua Guatemala is the fact that one gets to experience different eras and lifestyles juxtaposed at the same time. As I … Read more