The texture of Guatemala

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Its been five months and I still can’t stop obsessing over Guatemala. Lovely, picturesque Antigua obviously captivated my soul and has held it hostage. I can’t seem to break free from reminiscing about the past. You see, Guatemala is a land of a million colors and with color comes texture.

Texture can be found in nearly everything – from the cobblestone streets, to the peeling paint off of Antigua’s colorful buildings. Texture can even be found in the most unusual places too. In the lines and breaks along the tiled rooftops. Along the half-destroyed ruins of the churches and fountains. It is almost as if the earthquakes were intended to make Antigua truly a spectacular, textured place.

Follow me through the cobblestone streets of Antigua and see for yourself if you agree. I hope to see the lovely texture of Guatemala again soon.


This post is written in response to Ailsa’s (from Where’s my Backpack) Weekly Travel Theme: Texture. To feel more texture posts, click here. Hope you enjoyed the journey!

35 thoughts on “The texture 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:

      Thanks! I didn’t even notice that! Learn something new every time don’t you?

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    • 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 sure love Guatemala!

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  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 photos again, Nicole.

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    • 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! 🙂

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    • 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 Madhu! Another place for you to visit!

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  6. newsofthetimes – Boulder, CO – Jennifer Corrigan Politi has over 15 years of experience working on public policy issues on a broad range of topics, ranging from domestic violence to public health. She lives in Boulder, Colorado where she enjoys biking, hiking with her puppy and discussing the important themes of the day, especially over a glass of wine.
    newsofthetimes on said:

    Love your photos! I have to say that I visited Guatemala in 2000 and it still captivates me to this day! It is a place that never really leaves you once you go there. Thanks for another beautiful post!!

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    • 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 really love to go back and also explore more of Central America. I love how unwesternized it is and the culture and beauty of the place is spellbinding!

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      • newsofthetimes – Boulder, CO – Jennifer Corrigan Politi has over 15 years of experience working on public policy issues on a broad range of topics, ranging from domestic violence to public health. She lives in Boulder, Colorado where she enjoys biking, hiking with her puppy and discussing the important themes of the day, especially over a glass of wine.
        newsofthetimes on said:

        I couldn’t agree more. I couldn’t help looking at the dense forest and thinking that maybe development is not the answer to everything! And the colors! What a beautiful country. I would love to go back!

  7. Jo Bryant – New Zealand – I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment. I am also a freelance writer/editor. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
    Jo Bryant on said:

    I can understand your obsession with this place…stunning images

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    • 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 Jo! I’ve got to go back. I love Central America. It still isn’t westernized which makes it even better!

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    • 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:

      Why thank you for the wonderful comment! 🙂

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  10. Marianne – What´s to know? I am a ‘recovering’ criminal lawyer, EFL teacher, petrol-head, amateur photographer, neophyte blogger, traveller, English woman and shameless arctophile!
    Marianne on said:

    No wonder you love Antigua. Great photos, Nicole 🙂

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    • 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 Marianne! I would love to go back. 🙂

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  11. 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:

    I love the sense of history one gets from visiting such historic places… Love the colors on the walls too. 😉

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    • 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! Yes it is truly a magical place. I could spend hours taking pictures there and never tire.

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  12. restlessjo – Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, that’s me. The one constant, however, is my restless nature. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world. I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m seeking new horizons. Of course I have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying to share my experiences and to make new friends who shared my passion for travel. Alas, Simonseeks hit a few troubles, but I still find myself writing about my travels. I’ve become addicted. I’d love to share them, and to make more friends. So, it has to be a blog- right? Or do I mean- write?
    restlessjo on said:

    You have such an eye for a photo, Nicole. It’s not a place I would ever have thought to go but it looks fascinating.

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    • 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 Jo! I fell in love with Guatemala. It is really a beautiful place in many ways.

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  13. ailsapm – wheresmybackpack.com – Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall. And I’m just getting started. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue - wheresmybackpack.com - and remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
    ailsapm on said:

    Just so beautiful, Nicole – your photos, your writing, and of course, that incredible country! xxx Ailsa

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    • 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 Ailsa! 🙂

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  14. Cee Neuner – Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA – I'm visual and always have a camera with me, so photography is a natural way for me to express myself. As the saying goes, a pictures says a thousand words.
    Cee Neuner on said:

    These are fabulous!

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    • 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! 🙂

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  15. Oh, would i love to go there. The skies look very clear – I’m thinking this town is high up – and the ruins are gorgeous – the people waiting for the bus in that yellow building – the carvings – but also I like that you caught those weeds growing among the roof tiles. thanks!

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    • 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, Guatemala is truly amazing. I’ve posted endless photos on it yet keep returning to it again on my blog. 🙂

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  16. 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, has it been that long already when we wandered the streets of Antigua together? Time has flown by! With my few mins of internet time here I couldn’t resist taking a look at what you’d been doing lately and was pleasantly surprised to find Antigua revisited! Will you go back some day? Saludos amiga!

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    • 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 has….sad, isn’t it! I am loving my new camera by the way. I got the updated model of yours that I used in Antigua when my camera ran out of batteries. If you check out my French Alps posts, you can see a big difference and I still don’t even know how to use it fully!!!! :_)

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      • 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:

        Time goes by too quickly! Glad you like your new camera. It’s a good one and if you got the updated model then it must be even better. I’ll check those posts out!

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  18. I too fell in love with Guatamala. I had underestimated how incredible that country is !! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos 🙂

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    • 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:

      You’re welcome! It seems like a lot of people have similar feelings about Guatemala. It is such a beautiful place and culture. Thanks for stopping by!

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