My first night sleep in Guatemala wasn't the best. It is considerably colder at night than in Costa Rica. Also most big cities never sleep and cars outside keep a constant noise around. But that is nothing to brag about. At least I woke up early and was again off to make some cool street pics.

As I have already mentioned, there is not much to capture or even visit. Yes, you can go to some museums but that seems a waste of time for me as all the worlds knowledge is on the internet these days. Call me an ignorant but that is how I feel about it.

So the most interesting around are the Guatemalans themselves and the buzz and stress around on the streets.

Playing around with some filters on my camera to create a retro feel wasn't really necessary as many street vendors are very retro themselves. It is really like from a movie. I am not used to this as a proper European boy.

Some people seem quite desperate. Trying to sell anything of a value out on the streets. From lighters to ketchup the variety of random products leaves you in wow. Some are of course resorting to bagging instead. "Gringo give me money please" is to be expected at least once a day. My response of "I am not a Gringo" seemed to work well so far.

I was in and out of the hostel trying to find something cool to do as there is literary nothing to do.

When trying to find a bus station needed for my upcoming travel I have spotted a presidential rally. The guy is even called Meme...

Now let me introduce you to Gabriel - my receptionist. He has slight disability and when I saw him trying to order food I jumped in with an idea of taking him out for tacos. His eyes shined and off we were in the busy streets of Guatemala City.

I wasn't hungry when out by myself. But now pushing Gabriel through busy streets I started to feel my apetitte.

It was helpful to me as well having a native speaker by my side not to pay double for my food. Although the guys looked serious and their tacos were spot on. In fact it was my first taco in life. I am really happy to document this.

We both payed 25 Quetzals which was so far the cheapest food on the continent for me...

Than we bought some mango and sweet bread to enjoy back at the hostel. Made some great Guatemalan cafe and practiced my Spanish a little.

Two days is more than enough for Guatemala City so if you don't have enough time to enjoy this country, please do me a favor and skip this city totally.

All the best,

Global Local