Mental Meanderings: Antigua, Guatemala
MENTAL MEANDERINGS IS OUR ONGOING SERIES FOR ALL OF US WHO PROBABLY CAN’T HOP ON A PROPELLER PLANE TO BORNEO THIS WEEKEND BUT STILL NEEDS TO SATISFY OUR CHRONIC WANDERLUST.
We highlight a city somewhere around the world and give you all of the pieces you need to close your eyes and have a little 5-minute vacation. We hope you’ll be inspired to watch a movie, listen to a new song, pick up a book by a new author, or try cooking a new dish for dinner that brings a far-off corner of the world into your living room for a bit.
Happy daydreams!
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET A TASTE OF THE CITY, AND BRING IT INTO YOUR HOME…
LISTEN
If you ever find yourself walking through the streets of Antigua, Guatemala you will most likely find men playing the marimba either for tourists, at a festival or fiesta, or for their own pleasure. It is beloved by Guatemalans, especially the ones who are of Maya heritage. Named Guatemala’s national instrument in 19781, the marimba has not only brought joy to its people but also played a large role in helping to shape indigenous identity.
If you’re looking for something a bit more contemporary check out Ricardo Arjona, who calls Antigua home and made it on the world stage.
READ
Each of these books is set in the beautiful city of Antigua. The range the gamut from an insider's view of life under a dictatorship that is Insightful, painful, to discovering family secrets. There’s a realistic tale of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances that will speak to every woman who has experienced the wrenching divide between professional ambition and family responsibility and a serious, yet oddly inspiring story written by Jenna Bush-Hager inspired by her work with UNICEF. Happy reading!
WATCH
EAT
This is the traditional Guatemala Meat Spicy Stew, called Pepian. It is basically meat and vegetables in a thick and rich sauce, with a combination of roasted spices well blended together. The taste of the sauce is very distinct because of the roasting ingredients prior to pureeing together which makes the trick to its uniqueness. It’s usually served with rice and corn tortillas.
If you are traveling to Antigua, Guatemala this is a must try! But why wait, make it for yourself. Give it a go!
HAPPY MEANDERING!
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