San Lucas Tolimán Every day a couple vendors lingered at the entrance to our hotel Tolimán plying their blankets and beaded trinkets.  This beaded lizard struck my eye immediately as the perfect gift for my great-grandson, Gabriel.  Every morning as we left … Continue reading Viernes

Brendan is into art, surreal and imaginative. So this mask from the market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala is the perfect gift. 200 Q was the final price, down from 300 Q (the equivalent of $40). Probably too much but bargaining is … Continue reading Masks

To be sure, the beautiful model in this fabulous blue gown in Antigua’s central park is there for a photo shoot. However, she emulates the contrast between the rulers and the people. The Maya Indian in her typical traje (dress) … Continue reading Contrasts: Antigua, Guatemala

A chaos of colors, cultures, contrasts. Sunday, early morning, the market is Mayan for the Mayan while the tourists are still sipping their lattes. A large hall and warrens of alleyways are rich with vegetables, fruit, live chickens, rabbits and turkeys, … Continue reading Chichicastenango, Guatemala