Everyone Loves Chicken!

Ventured near the Terminal this evening with a friend to this wonder full Chicken truck. Great chicken! People and stray dogs love this place!

The R.E.D. Chef

Willy Barreno owner and Chef at Cafe R.E.D. If you are in Xela head to the Cafe get some good food and learn a little something about the history of Guate.

Noche...

Walked around and shot for a bit after planning for my classes presentation. And well I had to stay up for the Eclipse. Cold night!

Diablos and the Virgen...

Visited San Cristobal and San Andres Xecul today during Dia De Diablos. I think it is one of the craziest things I've ever seen.

Besides visiting with devils, today being December 12 it was the celebration of La Virgen De Guadalupe. With altars being built in the central park and Women wearing traditional clothing and little boys being dressed as Juan Diego. Strange day of stark contrasts.

Otra Mercado, Where sleeping dogs lie...

Took some time and wandered the market near the Central Park. Most of the stalls were closed but I bought a few things and caught a few nice moments.

Random Post...

After class friday I hung out with a poet friend of mine Ester Mayorga at El Balcon de Enriquez a cafe which overlooks the central park. Wonderful view at night.

Next week is the last week for my photo class. The girls projects are coming together pretty well. The past week we printed their photos so they could lay them out and edit them down and get their photos into an order they like. We are going to display the projects on the 21st of this month Projecting them on to the walls of this cafe here in Xela. Should be a great show!

La Democracia...

After hunting down a place to get prints made of my students work, I took a trip to La Democracia market today.

Market over flow...

Every first Sunday of the month the market expands into the Parque Central. You can get some pretty nice stuff in the stalls. I was almost talked into buying one of these Ukulele looking wall decorations. Good thing I didn't have any cash in my pocket.

The Brewer part 1...

After waiting for over a month my downstairs neighbor who operates a small beer brewing outfit finally got in his malts, so he can start brewing this week. The semi truck that brought the malt to the apartment building had some what of a hard time getting down the narrow streets, but eventually made it out safe and sound. I can't wait until I can try some of these beers!

This city is quiet today...

Sitting at the office this afternoon waiting for my students to arrive, I kept hearing shouting coming from the streets outside. Since I had a few minutes I wander out and realized the shouting was coming from two small bars across the street from my office. Turns out Barcelona and Real Madrid are playing each other, so Fútbol fans in Xela are watching the game, much of the city is quiet I presume for this reason. The fan in the photo was reacting to a call against Real Madrid. I would have loved to hang out and watch who won, but I had to get back to the office and finish preparing for class.

Study in iPhone #2...

Class...

Shot this during our second class on Friday. Claudia in the background is one of the program coordinator. and That is Nico one of out students.

A Still Life...

Needing a break from class planning and thinking photography. I downloaded the Hipstamatic app on my phone. Just like shooting with a holga or other lomo camera, it's giving me some downtime to just look around a snap stuff. So enjoy the Stuff!

La Dia De No Violencia Contra La Mujer...

Music in the Streets

Caught a Wedding in ChiChi...