Contributions of the group Central America

Onward to Guadalupe

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:13:59 +0000

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Chicken buses in Guatemala are an inexpensive form of public transportation between cities. They originated as US public school buses that had aged out of service. Once imported to Guatemala, they are given new life. Often, the engine is replaced and a flashy paint job is made to the exterior. They might be lengthened or shortened without much regard to safety or stability. Bench seats are packed together with barely a center aisle and speakers blast loud music to the riders. They barely stop long enough to pick up passengers and then they are off at extremely high speeds on curvy, mountainous roads. I felt like I was on a roller coaster being slammed from side to side and barely able to hang on.

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Esperanza

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:13:57 +0000

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Flying Eagle

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:13:54 +0000

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Eight star ride

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:13:50 +0000

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15 feet of flames (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:26:34 +0000

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Guatemalans celebrate "La Quema del Diablo" (Burning of the Devil), every December 7th. Fireworks are set and pinatas or wooden effigies of the devil are burned, symbolizing the cleansing of negativity and preparation for the Christmas season.

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Ready to burn

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:26:32 +0000

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Cardboard Flames

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:26:29 +0000

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Pinata Devils

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:26:25 +0000

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Anticipation before the flames

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:26:20 +0000

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Christmas Posada

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:09:06 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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The organ

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:09:03 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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A host of wooden angels

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:09:00 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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The nave

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:08:56 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Front door

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:08:53 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Metropolitan Cathedral

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:08:48 +0000

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Metropolitan Cathedral
Guatemala City, Guatemala

In front of the Cathedral is an outdoor ice skating rink that was set up for the Christmas holiday. Since few Guatemalans had ever skated on ice, there was no one skating around and everyone was holding onto the boards for support.

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Shoes, shoes, shoes!

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:17:22 +0000

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Chupal Market, Guatemala

At the Mayan Chupal Market, shoes of various sizes are scattered on the table and buyers sort through them to find a matching pair that fits.

Sunday Challenge: boots/shoes

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All dressed up and ready to rumble

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:59:04 +0000

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Seen while walking around Guatemala City.

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Delicious!

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:59:02 +0000

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I'm not sure what it was, other than chicken and vegetables, but it was very good.

El Adobe Restaurant - Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Three to a marimba

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:58:59 +0000

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El Adobe Restaurant - Guatemala City, Guatemala

The marimba, which has African and Asian roots, is the national instrument of Guatemala.

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Kaminal Juyú

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:58:55 +0000

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The ancient Mayan city of Kaminal Juyú was primarily occupied from 1500 BC to 1200 AD. Diggins have revealed various artifacts as well as buildings made from adobe.

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