The color of Guatemala

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. – Rabindranath Tagore

There is no place on earth that has as vibrant of colors as Guatemala. From the brightly painted buildings in hues of a brilliant rainbow to the intense, magical colors of the Mayan clothing and textiles, I’ve found no place quite like Guatemala.

Here are some of my favorite photos from my trip that burst off the page with color and imagination. Since I’ve already written quite a lot about Guatemala, there will be no descriptions of these photos and it will only be a journey of colors.  Hope you enjoy!


This post is in response to this man’s journey/ the Island Traveler’s Weekly Image of Life: Color. I also did a similar post on color on my other blog the thirdeyeworld called “The World in Technicolor”. To read that post, click here. It is for a photo competition that anyone can join in.

To read more entries, click here.

232 thoughts on “The color of Guatemala

  1. As someone who loves bold colors, that’s definitely a place I want to visit! Gorgeous photos, Nicole. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Kathy

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        I am from Minnesota. Glad you liked the post! 🙂 Cheers!

  2. Ruth – Retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools Visual Art/photography teacher, photographer, knitter, reader, cook,baker, poet, filmmaker, Grandmother, traveler, Friend,
    rutheh on said:

    Vibrant and rich hues. A wonderful series.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed!!!!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! 🙂

  3. adinparadise – I enjoy writing about anything and everything. It keeps me out of mischief. I love to travel and am fortunate enough to be able to do so quite frequently.
    adinparadise on said:

    Wonderful colours. It looks like a place of great beauty.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I absolutely love Guatemala. I think even more so than Costa Rica. It is such a beautiful, vibrant place. So incredibly colorful in every way. 🙂

      • adinparadise – I enjoy writing about anything and everything. It keeps me out of mischief. I love to travel and am fortunate enough to be able to do so quite frequently.
        adinparadise on said:

        We’re now planning a visit to your lovely country in January. Very exciting!

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Wow that is great! Where are you visiting? Hopefully somewhere warm!:)

      • adinparadise – I enjoy writing about anything and everything. It keeps me out of mischief. I love to travel and am fortunate enough to be able to do so quite frequently.
        adinparadise on said:

        Haven’t booked yet. It’s in the pipeline though. 😉

  4. loca4motion – Phuket, Thailand – Travel feeds my soul. The kick of living in foreign cultures keeps me awake. Photography, writing and the great outdoors are my passions.
    loca4motion on said:

    Great memories Nicole! Missing Guate so much. Sorry I’ve hardly commented lately but I’ve had both computer and internet problems!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Hi Lucy! I bet you do miss it! You are at the homesickness stage, right? I hope you are having a lovely time in England and enjoying yourself. I’m sure once you are back in Thailand and get settled, you’ll feel very happy and peaceful. No worries on reading or commenting on my posts! 🙂 I write a ton and know that you are there! 🙂

      • loca4motion – Phuket, Thailand – Travel feeds my soul. The kick of living in foreign cultures keeps me awake. Photography, writing and the great outdoors are my passions.
        loca4motion on said:

        Nicole, the sun has finally come out after all this time and we’re on the third consecutive hot, sunny, cloudless blue sky day! A welcome relief after constant cloud cover and rain I can tell you and makes my stay here much more enjoyable. It sounds like you’re as busy as ever! You’re so inspiring I hope you realize that and I wish I could keep up with all your blog posts! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      So glad you enjoyed! Color always brightens my day! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I really fell in love with it too and dearly hope to go back. such a vibrant country and culture!

  5. The colors of Guatemala exudes life and vibrant hues so beautiful it reminds me of what it feels whenever I see a rainbow after the rain. Your captured the rich culture and the warmth of the people of this village. Generous smiles, amazing architectural details, festive street market. Just exciting and fun adventure everywhere. Thank you for sharing your world with us. A world breathing with colors of inspiration. Thank you.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      So glad you enjoyed! 🙂 I love your inspiration that you share as well with your beautiful blog!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I’m so glad as I know I’ve used them a lot. I just really love the photos and the place. Hope I make it back someday!

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thanks and yes I agree the color can brighten anyones day. Even things you wouldn’t perhaps find particularly beautiful or fascinating can pop out at you due to a beautiful color. 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Can you imagine them on a cold winter day?!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! I’m honored!If you want further inspiration, please share with them some of my stories about Nepal as well as my advocacy work. We need to spread the word about poverty and how most of the world lives, including most Guatemalans who live with very little yet have a lot of joy.

  6. madeleinekavanagh – Internal comms specialist with a career spanning advertising, car sales and management consulting. My greatest legacy (so far) - my son!
    madeleinekavanagh on said:

    You’ve just put Guatemala on my travel wish list. Thank you.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      It is a definite must see. I want to go back desperately yet so many other places to go. The more you travel, the more you want to see! Thanks for stopping by!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! So glad I inspired you about Guatemala! 🙂

  7. Jane Elizabeth Moh – I love everything life. It could be hard and did not make a lot of sense sometimes, but life has always been beautiful. I love writing about them and capturing them through my lens.
    janemoh86 on said:

    Love it. Simple and lovely..wonderful colours…Great place!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! It is unbelievable what power color can have on the soul. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for such a nice compliment! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the colors! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

  8. Nicole, my friend, you’ve been Freshly Pressed! Have you noticed yet? I’m so excited for you. This post deserves it. Congrats!
    Hugs,
    Kathy

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much Kathy! In meetings all day being completely inspired about how we can end global poverty and saw the mass of emails. It is a great opportunity to promote my global advocacy work and get the message out. 🙂 You would have loved today’s speaker. World-famous Jeffrey Sachs spoke on his work with Paul Farmer and ending so much suffering among the world. I will definitely write a post when I get home! I’m so inspired and so full of hope! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Kathy! 🙂 For all your wonderful support and encouragement! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks and yes a wonderful place for street shooting indeed! 🙂

  9. as everyone else has said, beautiful pics! It truly captures Guatemala and for those who have been it make you miss being there. Awesome!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you for the kind words. Even I miss it again seeing my pictures. Such a lovely place with so much beauty. I hope to make it back soon. Yet there are many places I’ve fallen in love with and so much of this world to see. I secretly know I’ll be back to Guatemala though. Too magical to not revisit!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wonderful! So glad it brought back beautiful memories and you enjoyed the post! 🙂

  10. travelladywithbaby – After spending a childhood moving with Diplomatic parents and years travelling for a UN file for my own career, I am embarking on a new journey, something exciting to come.
    travelladywithbaby on said:

    YAY, congrats!!!!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Kendra! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much ! 🙂

  11. Not sure how I missed this Nicole… but I remember being totally enraptured by these photos from your series on Antigua! Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed, it’s well deserved!!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks James! I did it a week ago (I think). I just loved Guatemala so much. There is so much of the world to see, it makes me crazy. Thanks for your comments and support! I truly feel like we are a global community!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      THanks so much James! It is the support for us fellow bloggers that keeps us going! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much, especially from a fellow MN! Wish it would have been something from MN, right. You and I need to work on that so we can get others to know about how wonderful and colorful our state is! 🙂

  12. Great photos… but I do have to say! Latin America as a whole is a colorful place. Bolivia has some amazing colors too! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! I’ve been to more countries in LA ranging from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, and down north to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. But not yet Bolivia which I’ve heard is amazing and I so want to go. Yes, there is indeed a wonderful, magical charm of Latin America that makes it stand out. Can’t wait to see more! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I would truly love to go to Bolivia someday especially the Andes. I’ve been to Peru and loved it. I’ve heard lots of wonderful things about Bolivia too! 🙂

  13. These photos are so incredibly beautiful! They bring back so many memories, as I have taken some very similar pictures in Antigua. Honestly, it almost brought me to tears. Thank you so much for bringing back the memories of Guatemala!!!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wow, what a touching comment! I feel honored to bring those memories back to you. I’m sure you had a very special time there. It is indeed such a magical place. I too would love to go back. 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wow, I’m flattered and honored that the post touched you so much! Yes it sure is a beautiful place that affords lots of wonderful memories. Thanks so much for your comment!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks!

  14. Hey these are nice pictures. I recognized a couple of churches in Antigua and that archway 🙂 I’ve been to both Xela and Antigua and I agree with you that the Motherland is awesome. It has so much culture and vibrant colors. Good pics.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for your comment! Yes, truly a wonderful vibrant place!

  15. I could not agree more! I have been there twice and each time, I always buy some hand-woven items that have the most vibrant and brilliant colors. Brazil is also like this in many of the small, northern communities. Great photos by the way 😉

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I would love to go to Brazil someday. It is on my must see list! 🙂

  16. Such beautiful photos and vibrant colors. These photos reminded me of Mexico – I lived there quite a few years ago, and what stays with me the most from my time there is how colorful everything was. These countries have such an amazing culture and everything explodes in vivid colors – these photos truly capture that! Thanks for sharing and congrats on being freshly pressed!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for the wonderful comments! I struggled when I wrote that Guatemala is unique in its colors as there are so many other wonderful Latin countries that share a love of colors. I agree that Mexico is gorgeous as well as Peru. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

  17. teigom – A modern languages graduate fast approaching fifty and recent absconder from the rat race. Far too long wasted working in the City in pursuit of mammon (not that I ever shared the spoils, let alone the goals) , but thanks to the love and support of my beloved, am now taking stock and building a new and useful second phase of my life.
    teigom on said:

    Wow, I love the vibrancy of the colours in these shots! Really beautiful photography.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! These were my favorites out of 800 pictures taken in one week! 🙂 Shows how much there is to capture in lovely Guatemala! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you for the nice compliment! I will keep sharing! I’m just shy of 500 posts now! 🙂

  18. Hey! Great photos! They are so colorful and vibrant. And they look so happy. 🙂 Must have been so much fun to go there! Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much for the comment! Yes, the colors are so bright it can bring sunshine to any day. It was wonderful being somewhere so beautiful. 🙂

  19. Oh how I LOVE Central America! I haven’t spent too much time in Guatemala (a quick trip to Esquipulas (en route from El Salvador to Honduras), but I loved. If you ever get the chance to go to El Palma, El Salvador, I would highly recommend it. The colours will blow your mind!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for the comment and the tip! I would LOVE to see more of Central America and hope I can make it back. Knowing me, I will! 🙂

  20. Mikalee Byerman – Reno, Nevada – How can a sometimes bitter, definitely jaded, no longer trusting blindsided ex-wife still believe in happy endings? (not that kind of happy endings...sheesh, people...) By channeling her scary internal dialogue through a controversial blog/future book, swearing like a drunken sailor and spending all her spare time focused on helping others people heal. Oh, and wine...lots of good, red wine.
    Mikalee Byerman on said:

    Wow…you’re right about the colors. Even the flowers seem to know they must step up their game in Guatemala! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! Thanks for stopping by!

  21. danielreveles – Baja author Daniel Reveles has been writing stories from his little pueblo of Tecate for many years. He is the nationally acclaimed author of Enchiladas, Rice and Beans - Salsa and Chips, Tequila Lemon and Salt, Guacamole Dip and Love potion. And his new novel PLAY,MARIACHIS, PLAY! is now available on Kindle. It's a love story set to music!!
    danielreveles on said:

    Beautiful photography bursting with life! You brought back memories of a TV documentary I did there years ago with Ricardo Montalban. We both bought a colorful handmade rug in Chichicastenango. It still splashes color on my wall! Daniel Reveles

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much for your comment! How cool to have done a documentary with Ricardo Montalban….”Welcome to Fantasy Island..:, I’ll never forget!

  22. Great photos! I love how Latin American countries are so rich and vibrant with color, texture, sounds, etc. I am addicted!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I’m addicted too! I’ve been to that exact same spot in Peru! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      It is my absolute pleasure! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      What a nice comment! Thank you and glad you enjoyed!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for the nice comment! 🙂

  23. Beautiful photos! They do just jump off the page.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! It is pretty easy when it is such a beautiful place! 🙂

      • Easy schmeasy! Not everyone can take such amazing pictures. Give yourself credit. You done good.

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Oh thank you! 🙂 I’m a midwest gal!

  24. nursefrugal – Learn about me at my lifestyle blog about a Frugal Nurse in my mid 20's, working like a gazelle to pay off the house by next year. http://ladiesgofirst.wordpress.com
    Nurse Frugal on said:

    Congrats on being freshly pressed 😉 Awesome pictures!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much!

  25. jessicaj.hill – I'm a memoir mentor and developmental editor passionate about helping women writers craft true stories. Find me at jessicajhill.com
    jessicajhill on said:

    Beautiful, vibrant photos. Thanks for sharing! I would love to see Guatemala.

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Guatemala is truly a magical place so definitely put it on your list! 🙂

      • jessicaj.hill – I'm a memoir mentor and developmental editor passionate about helping women writers craft true stories. Find me at jessicajhill.com
        jessicajhill on said:

        Done!

  26. Anna Meliksetyan – Toronto, ON – My name is Anna Meliksetyan and I am an educational researcher, an entrepreneur and all around shameless idealist. My interests are rooted in my personal experiences, and it is therefore my mission to use the privilege of having had access to formal education, and the ability to transgress between constructed identity boundaries, to empower and advocate for the rights of and access to equitable treatment of all persons. In my spare time, I knit and crochet, watch Netflix, and dream about my future backpacking journeys around the world.
    Anna Meliksetyanna on said:

    Amazing photos. You did a great job capturing the the essence of the people and the spirit of the country. Congrats on being freshly pressed!! Just found your blog and i’m super addicted

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Wow, what a wonderful compliment! I am honored and so glad you liked the post as well as my blog. I took over 800 pictures in 9 days time in Guatemala. I can only imagine how many more I would have had if I was there longer. Everything fascinated me. It is truly magical. 🙂

      • Anna Meliksetyan – Toronto, ON – My name is Anna Meliksetyan and I am an educational researcher, an entrepreneur and all around shameless idealist. My interests are rooted in my personal experiences, and it is therefore my mission to use the privilege of having had access to formal education, and the ability to transgress between constructed identity boundaries, to empower and advocate for the rights of and access to equitable treatment of all persons. In my spare time, I knit and crochet, watch Netflix, and dream about my future backpacking journeys around the world.
        Anna Meliksetyan on said:

        I can relate to the feeling of being so fascinated with your surroundings that you attempt to capture every moment. The same happened to me when I travelled to Guilin, in Southern China. Being surrounded by the mountains while sailing on the Li River, I couldn’t negotiate between capturing photos with my 3 cameras (Polaroid, digital, and 360 spinner) and taking mental photos. If only all my troubles were of this nature…

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Wow, I would LOVE to go to that part of China! I only went to Beijing and Shanghai in November but have heard that the countryside is truly were it is at. Do you have photos on your blog that you can point me to so I can take a look? I would love to! 🙂 nicole

  27. Interesting post, the colours are amazing, the streets and markets create a sense of being there, great photo essay, love it, Cheers callie

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      So glad you liked it Callie! I loved my time in Guatemala and enjoyed taking picture non-stop of everything that caught my attention. A wonderful place with tons of “Kodak moments!”

  28. opreach – I am Sister Pat Farrell, OP, a Dominican Sister of San Rafael. We are known as the Order of Preachers, and the Dominican charism of Preaching is very real in my life. The words of St. Paul resonate within me: “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16) The quote on the header of OPreach is from the Dominican Saint Catherine of Siena. "Preach as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world."
    opreach on said:

    Wonderful color, indeed. I’ve not been to Guatemala, but to El Salvador. It’s colorful there too!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! I would love to go to El Salvador someday too as well as more countries in Central America (I’ve only been to Guat and Costa Rica). Such a wonderful place to visit. It there is color, then I’m there! At least someday! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! You would love Guatemala if you liked my photos as it is even better and brighter in person! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! It is great, isn’t it? I have a few other great pictures of the kids I volunteered with in Guatemala that I didn’t include on this post. It is beautiful as their smiles warm my heart.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! Yes it is/can be dangerous especially if you aren’t careful. But I honestly felt extremely safe in Xela especially during the day. You just need to use basic street and travel smarts like you do in other places yet perhaps put a little extra caution into it. I went alone as a woman and as long as I had minor travel situations set up with trusted people and paid attention I was safe. yet like most third world countries bad things can and do happen. Yet they also happen in parts of Minneapolis too!

      • Honestly I’ve never been there but my wife grew up in Guatemala City (she still has lots of family living there) and she has told me horror stories. I want to go there so bad, but I’m scarrrrred haha.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂

  29. Beautiful. I live in New England, where white house with dark green shutters are the rule and most house colors tend toward subtle greens and browns. There’s also the occasional splash of red or purple, too, but still an entirely different vibe. People are using a lot more colors on the walls indoors, though, a welcome relief. Thanks for the great photos!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for your comment! I agree that there is something about color especially in buildings that truly brighten your day. I remember thinking in Antigua that it would be hard to feel down when you are surrounded by so much beautiful, vibrant color! I live in Minneapolis, in the city, so there is some diversity in house colors but of course nothing like Guatemala! And once winter comes and everything is white, I am on color deprivation! Thanks for stopping by!

  30. Wonderful pictures, and an especially wonderful Rabindranath Tagore quote.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I love using quotes that inspire me and this one felt perfect for the post. So glad you enjoyed it!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      I appreciate your comment! Thanks!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      So glad you liked them! Thank you, for stopping by!

  31. backpackerina – A restless wanderer, a daring explorer, a curious student who cannot resist admiring all the marvels of the world. I want to experience it all.
    backpackerina on said:

    I have no idea if you’ve been to Peru, but if you say Guatemala (where I am the moment) is the most colorful country, you should visit Peru (again?). And what I’ve heard Bolivia, too. Great, great places :)!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      I have been to Peru but it was 10 years ago! I do of course remember it and yes it is indeed colorful. I would love ot go to Bolivia! It is on my wish list, especially the Andes as I love to hike. I knew I better be careful with that comment about Guatemala :)…..as there are so many colorful competitors! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and I’m jealous! Enjoy your time in C.America.

      • backpackerina – A restless wanderer, a daring explorer, a curious student who cannot resist admiring all the marvels of the world. I want to experience it all.
        backpackerina on said:

        Ah on mine too! As in Bolivia is on my wish list, too – I almost stopped by last year, but there was no time in the travel schedule so we ended up just regretting not stopping by, haha! I’m sure Guate can be considered most colorful, but if you enjoyed it so much, I’m sure you’d enjoy all these other countries even more! Safe travels for the future 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Oh how wonderful! So these photos probably really meant a lot to you! I bet you are missing it dearly! hope you make it back soon. Thanks for stopping by!

  32. nihaoxiongmao – Nomadic – Strategy Consultant, Travel Guide Founder, Passionate Northerner and Fanatic Supporter of Burnley Football Club. 2012 is the year I quit my job and finally bugger off round the world because I watched too many Michael Palin shows as a child. Oh well....should be fun!
    nihaoxiongmao on said:

    Antigua and the surrounding area is incredibly photogenic! I was glued to my camera and Instagram there!

    http://michaelpalinsfault.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/instagram/

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I’ve actually been to Peru (but it was over 10 years ago) yet it still remains in my heart. Yes it does have tremendous colors as well. So many wonderful colorful places in Latin America! :)Thanks for stopping by!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Why thank you!

  33. ShugsPottery – I love my new found passion of playing in the clay. I hope everyone some day can find something that they love to do and have the opportunity to pursue it on a regular basis. I would someday like to feel comfortable calling myself an artist.....I'm not there yet but I can feel that it is coming.
    juststartwithmonday on said:

    I love the weathered color of old buildings and the vibrant colors of street fairs. What an awesome place to visit. I’m going to check out your other posts about this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing. You Matter! Smiles, Nancy

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much Nancy! I’ve written a ton on my trip there, much more detailed posts. If you go to the bottom of my blog and click on TRAVEL BY COUNTRY: Guatemala you should be able to find them all. I have lots of wonderful ones on the buildings. In fact, an entire post on the old building filled with so much history. Thanks again for your wonderful comment! I truly appreciate it! 🙂 Nicole

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re entirely welcome and I am so glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I’m thrilled you enjoyed them, especially them all!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! Especially the Mayan culture who has had so much influence on Guatemalan history and culture. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

      • I would love to visit this place and see for myself in the future! I have a gut feeling that it would be an awesome experience! 😀

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        You are right! You’d love it! 🙂

  34. gorgeous spirit-lifting colours! vibrant colours just have to be photographed, thank you for sharing. It looks like such an amazing place, feet are getting itchy!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Uh oh! Better get out the itch creme! 🙂 So glad you liked the pictures and that they make you want to visit Guatemala! You won’t be disappointed if you do! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

  35. Aakanksha – I am utterly passionate about anything related with literature be it novels, plays or poems. My favourite pastime is to just sit back with a cup of tea and immerse in a novel or any story or poem. The second favourite would be to go on book hunting adventures to any nook and corner most specifically second hand bookshops that are always a delight and give you a surprise and treasures you did not know existed! Other hobbies include travelling, music, blogging, cooking (till the time I get fed up of it as a daily chore!) and gardening!
    aakanksharulz on said:

    Great photos! They are indeed truly colourful. Really loved all of them.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! So glad you loved them, especial the whole lot! 🙂

  36. Aakanksha – I am utterly passionate about anything related with literature be it novels, plays or poems. My favourite pastime is to just sit back with a cup of tea and immerse in a novel or any story or poem. The second favourite would be to go on book hunting adventures to any nook and corner most specifically second hand bookshops that are always a delight and give you a surprise and treasures you did not know existed! Other hobbies include travelling, music, blogging, cooking (till the time I get fed up of it as a daily chore!) and gardening!
    aakanksharulz on said:

    These are lovely photos! Truly colourful. : )
    Loved them all.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! So glad you loved them! 🙂

  37. marilagsjourney – Marilag [ma-ri-lag] adjective– an ancient Tagalog word for splendid, noble or solemn. Born and raised in the Philippines, a Filipina backpacker with Marilag as her pen name, has always been fascinated in travelling and aims to take you to places through her photography and narratives. Traveled ASEAN Plus 3 Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. Now based in the U.S. will make sure to capture and deliver more beautiful shots. Safe Travels Everyone!
    marilagsjourney on said:

    Amazing shots! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Glad you liked them! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the post!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much for the comment! I will check your photos out! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Gracias!

  38. What wonderful photos ! My favorite photo is I think the second one… it’s so intimist, timeless. But the choice is very hard between all these colorful photos !

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I am so happy you liked the photos and even picked out a favorite! I could hang these photos all over my house, I love the colors so much. 🙂

  39. I was in Guatemala a couple years ago and you are right, the colours are incredible! The Mayan quilts they have on sale are breathtaking. It looks like quite a few of the shots were from Antigua. We had an incredible time there. I’m glad you did too.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank for your comment! Yes I was in Antigua where most of the shots on this post are from for a wonderful weekend of photography with fellow blogger Lucy of Loca4Motion. I actually met her through blogging on WordPress! I stayed in Xela for a week volunteering and learning Spanish then hopped a shuttle to Antigua for a lovely two days. I didn’t want to live, it was so beautiful. Hope to make it there again someday!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Why thank you for noticing!

  40. Evocative pictures – all of them! Really enjoyed going through them.
    But more – I really appreciate the Tagore words you chose to describe your experience of color. I am Indian, and Tagore, my inspiration, my god…. thanks for such a great post!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks and so glad you enjoyed the photos! India is another place of incredible colors! I had the chance to spend a few days there while traveling to Nepal and was absolutely fascinated by India. I need more time there and to go back. Would love to experience more of India’s color especially in the vibrant saris and food.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Why thank you! I am so glad that you are ready to get serious!!!! Time for you to go! That is why I share these posts. To inspire people about the beautiful places and cultures we have on this planet. When you go, make sure you have a lot of memory on your film card!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! I think it is so cool how many people commented that they have been to Guatemala, loved it and also share many common shots. It is indeed a beautiful place! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much!

  41. Elle – Elle is a lively 20-something who has a thirst for knowledge and a passion for seeing the world around her and has created a bucket list to help her achieve all of her ambitions.
    Elle on said:

    I love the colors of Central America and the Caribbean. I have spent a lot of time over in C.A. but I have yet to make it to Guatemala. Beautiful photos!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Lucky you to have experienced a lot of Central America! I have only been to Guatemala and Costa Rica but am aching to see more. It is such a cool place still relatively untouched by westernization especially in the more rural locations. You will indeed have to make it to Guatemala on your next trip!

  42. I feel like Central and South America has some of the most colorful places and people in this world! Amazing photos! You’ve truly captured a Guatemalan “scene”. I’ll be heading out to El Salvador in September for a medical mission; maybe I’ll head on over to Guatemala next!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I couldn’t agree with you more! What kind of medical mission are you going on? That sounds fantastic! I went to Guatemala as a volunteer and did Costs Rica a few years back. I’m really interested in volunteering in other parts of Central America next. Will you write about your trip on your blog?

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed them and yes, Guatemala is amazing! Especially if you find beauty in colorful things!

  43. Roshni – India – Bookworm. Aspiring writer. Amateur blogger. Movie-buff. Daydreamer. Optimist. Friend. Philosopher. Much more.
    Roshni on said:

    Being someone who LOVES a lot of colours around me, I think I would absolutely adore this place! Awesome photos! Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed! I’m sure that made your day all the more colourful.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! You would love Guatemala, I am sure. It is a color overload everywhere you go! Thanks so much for the kinds words and yes I had quite a colorful day!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much for the reblog! 🙂

  44. GalOnTrip – ultimate guide and unbiased reviews on popular and off the beaten path destinations, hotels and restaurants I visited around the world to help travellers defining their own way of travelling
    GalonTrip on said:

    never been to south america before, but i’d love to someday. love all those colours, great post!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! Hope you make it there too! A wonderful place!

  45. At Home With God – Elaine has been passionate about writing and communication from the age of six. She enjoys studying God through His Word and His acts. Her desire is to open a window to share all that God can mean to each of us. She prays you will be blessed by God's love for you as you read.
    At Home With God on said:

    Wow! I had no idea it was so colorful there. (It almost seems to be an obsession!) Thank you for the chance to observe some of the Guatemalan culture. 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed the color and splash of Guatemalan life!

  46. The Wanderlust Gene – Sixtyish female, no attachments. Have been visiting and living in Paradise - Sri Lanka - for twenty years, but now it's almost time to go home to Australia.
    The Wanderlust Gene on said:

    How i can have missed your vibrant weekend post I don’t know, but to find it Freshly Pressed leaves me in more awe than usual dear Nicole. Congratulations!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Oh as always a huge thanks! You always leave me with such wonderful comments!!!! Hope you are doing well! I’ve got some catching up to do on your posts!!!! 🙂

  47. Hi Nicole,

    I scanned through the Freshly Pressed blogs and your title caught my eye.

    I am also a stay at home mom and in 2009 my hubby gave me the biggest present ever. He bought me a decent camera. I just love taking photo’s and needless to say my passion for photography only grew stronger. I told my husband after looking at these lovely photo’s that if I get the chance to go to Guatemala I will spend hours photographing all those detail in and on the buildings. The patterns and vibrant colors it’s to die for. Thank you for sharing….

    Oh yes congratulations on getting Freshly Pressed….

    Coreen

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Hi Coreen! Thanks for stopping by! How wonderful you got a good camera…what a wonderful gift! If you ever go to Guatemala just be ready to take a ton of photos! I took over 500 in two days just in Antigua. It was unbelievable. Thanks so much for stopping by and I’m thrilled you liked my photos. 🙂 Nicole

      • Hi Nicole,

        If that’s the case I better start stocking up my CF cards. I love taking photo’s and I always try to capture as much detail. From landscapes to stones and leaves…

        Your photo’s are lovely 😀

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thanks! 🙂 I just got a new camera too and LOVE it! Now I just need to learn how to use it.

      • That’s fantastic. 🙂 Can’t wait to see your photo’s with your new camera. When I got my new camera I went on Youtube and watched the videos explaining the different settings. You must try it. Some of the videos are full of tips.

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        That is a great idea! I will have to do that when things calm down….if they ever do! I really want to learn how to use it more. I brought it to my recent trip to France and the photos are much better. However, they were all taken on jpeg and I want to learn how to shoot in raw.

      • RAW is not difficult at all. Only the processing afterwards is a bit more work. But as soon as you get the hang of it it goes fast. In the beginning I only did my photo shoots in RAW and my family and holiday photo’s in jpeg. Now I only shoot in RAW I am so used to it now. RAW is great and I got a few other old School photographers to shoot in RAW to. LOL time and again I get a text message just thanking me for helping them on the right track… Much less over and under exposed photo’s now…

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        Awesome. I will have to try. I think I worry because my time is already so limited with the kids and just getting posts done is a lot of work. But I am committed to learning how to shoot in raw this winter and have all the great online tools there ready to help!

      • LOL you telling me. Luckily I have my mornings to do my processing. The boys are in school so I do most of my work then and at night when everybody is fed and in bed. 😉 If you want some help just shout I’m here all day….

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        You are so kind! I finally subscribed to your blog and look forward to checking it out! 🙂 Thanks for all your tips, support and advice. I’m sure we will stay in touch via our blogs! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you so much! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome and thank you for stopping by!

  48. Jennifer Avventura – Canadian Freelance writer living in Sardinia, Italy. A serial immigrant who has lived in Australia, England, Cayman Islands and Jamaica. When she's not out running 6k you will find her sitting at the computer - writing her novel and searching for worldwide work.
    Jennifer Avventura on said:

    Super congrats on Freshly Pressed!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Jennifer! You are one of my greatest supporters!!!

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        Jennifer Avventura on said:

        Aw, shucks, thanks! We do have a wonderful community here full of support.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed the beauty of Guatemala!

  49. cartoonmick – Perth, Western Australia – Mick has enjoyed creating cartoons and humorous illustrations since 1996, and his creations have appeared in newspapers, magazines, various manuals and the Internet. Please have a look around Mick’s samples in the 4 sections here and email him for a quote at cartoons@iinet.net.au
    cartoonmick on said:

    Nice pics.

    Color makes the world go around.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! Yes, color can brighten anyones day, can’t it?!

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  51. Wonderful photos. I’m from Nicaragua. When I was three, I lived in Guatemala for almost a month before migrating to Mexico for another month, and then finally making it to the US.

    Obviously, I don’t have recollection of it but it looks wonderful 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks for your comment! I would love to visit Nicaragua someday myself. I’m really glad you enjoyed the photos!

  52. Beautiful colors reflecting such a vibrant and dynamic culture. They take me back to my own visit years ago and have reignited my vacation making plans and hopes of returning!

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you very much and so glad I brought back wonderful memories and a desire to return again! 🙂

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      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks very much!

  53. Eliz@MirthandMotivation – Growing up on three continents has exposed me to people/places that are culturally rich and varied. My interests in learning, teaching and traveling continue to inform my work as a training specialist. My family, friends, faith and colleagues have been instrumental in my growth; therefore, as I learn, develop and share new skills, I remember with gratitude, how important it is support others.
    eof737 on said:

    The colors are stunning… Love the lemon yellow building… I could almost taste it. 🙂

    • Eliz@MirthandMotivation – Growing up on three continents has exposed me to people/places that are culturally rich and varied. My interests in learning, teaching and traveling continue to inform my work as a training specialist. My family, friends, faith and colleagues have been instrumental in my growth; therefore, as I learn, develop and share new skills, I remember with gratitude, how important it is support others.
      eof737 on said:

      Almost forgot to say Congrats on being Freshly Pressed! 🙂

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        thirdeyemom on said:

        Why thank you! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I sure love Antigua! It is such a colorful place!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes it is! 🙂

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you Jasmine! I appreciate the comment!

  54. Oh a lot of good memories just came back while watching these beautiful photos.
    I had some fantastic days in Antigua Guatemala thsi June, what a lovely place, it was like a fairy tale :0) Greetings from Hungary!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! SO glad you enjoyed the photos! 🙂 I’ve been to Hungary but many years ago….back in 1989!

  55. Shelley – I am intensely curious, with a spirit of adventure that is tempered by my very strong aversion to anything with potential to cause pain. I love travel, photography, reading, gardening, yoga, music and propelling myself through space (biking, dancing, walking, dancing while walking). I've never considered a lack of proficiency in any of the previous activities to be a hindrance, counting on abundant enthusiasm to make up for my shortcomings.
    Shelley on said:

    It was fun to revisit Antigua and see it through your eyes. Great photos!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I can hardly wait to dig into your blog! It sounds like you are really doing some amazing things, what I would love to do someday! 🙂

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