One of the joys of living in Guatemala is being able to travel between picturesque locations using Guatemala’s public transportation system. Oh, wait… Did I say “joy”? I meant to use the words “terrifying,” “hair-raising,” “nerve-wracking,” and any other scary word that ends with “-ing.” If you want starry-eyed romantic accounts of chicken bus rides,Continue reading “Riding Chicken Buses: Public Transportation in Guatemala”
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25 Lessons From My First Year Living in Antigua Guatemala
It’s already been a little over a year since I made the move from the US to Guatemala. It’s been quite the adventure in some ways, frustrating in other, and a smooth transition in many areas. Overall, I have to say it’s been a great experience! Here are 25 lessons I’ve learned in my firstContinue reading “25 Lessons From My First Year Living in Antigua Guatemala”
Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala: Holy Week Children Processions
It’s that time of the year again. Antigua’s religious processions are famous the world over, so this is as good a time as any to visit. Of all the processions, my favorite ones are procesiones infantiles or children’s processions. They have all the pageantry and formality of other processions, but children are so much moreContinue reading “Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala: Holy Week Children Processions”
Guatemalan Christmas And New Years Traditions: Posadas
On my earlier post about holiday festivities in Guatemala, I had grumbled about how Americanized the whole thing was turning out to be. I’m glad to report that the first experience was the exception to the rule. In the US, Christmas means mostly one thing: holiday shopping. Pursuing the best deals and completing arm-length shopping lists isContinue reading “Guatemalan Christmas And New Years Traditions: Posadas”
Festival Navideño In Guatemala City
I doubt the Mayas ever heard of Santa Claus back when they were building one of the greatest, most advanced civilizations known to man. But it would only be a matter of time before good ol’ Saint Nick would make an appearance, much to the delight of merchants and business-people everywhere. Festival Navideño Today I’m visiting theContinue reading “Festival Navideño In Guatemala City”