Author: Brennan Pang

by Brennan Pang on Photos

from instagram 3/5/17 – Antigua during Lent

It’s the start of the Lenten season in Antigua, the observance of the 40 days before Jesus death and resurrection, culminating in Easter. The streets of Antigua are filled with colorful alfombras “carpets” of flowers, sawdust, and vegetables. Elaborate processions happen every weekend during this time. #trekarooing

 
by Brennan Pang on Parents

Taking the chicken bus

Toma la camioneta The camioneta (chicken bus) is a popular form of transport in Guatemala. Chicken buses are re-purposed American school buses, refurbished and decorated in a myriad of colors. Other alternatives for transport include three-wheeled tuk tuks, taxis, private vans, and shuttles.  Chicken buses for local travel around Antigua are generally well-maintained, clean, and … →

 
by Brennan Pang on Parents

Settling

The routine of daily life is kicking in here in Guatemala. The difference between vacation and living could well be the propensity to clean and the necessity of doing laundry. Freeing the outdoor hallway of dusty volcanic ash only to know it will return tomorrow seems an exercise in futility.  But it is in the … →