![The new President of Guatemala Otto Perez Molina welcomes me on Inauguration Day](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250831.8mTcCqGm.GuateJan120002.jpg) The new President of Guatemala Otto Perez Molina welcomes me on Inauguration Day |
![Monument in a roundabout by the airport, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250832.zspCNlh8.GuateJan120003.jpg) Monument in a roundabout by the airport, Guatemala City |
![Monumento al Santo Hermano Pedro José de Bethancourt](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250833.RptkWmwB.GuateJan120004.jpg) Monumento al Santo Hermano Pedro José de Bethancourt |
![Direccion General de Caminos, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250834.DDcfY6vT.GuateJan120005.jpg) Direccion General de Caminos, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City |
![Monument by the pedestrian bridge near the Archaeological Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250835.WWZkqG4t.GuateJan120010.jpg) Monument by the pedestrian bridge near the Archaeological Museum |
![Mural of Michael Jackson on the western wall of the Guatemala City Zoo](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250836.Necxnr2M.GuateJan120016.jpg) Mural of Michael Jackson on the western wall of the Guatemala City Zoo |
![Michael Jackson Mural, Zona 13](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250837.W2qBh1rv.GuateJan120017.jpg) Michael Jackson Mural, Zona 13 |
![Torre del Reformador, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250838.ADBnD5Xt.GuateJan120018.jpg) Torre del Reformador, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City |
![Edifico El Triangulo, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250839.eytydj3u.GuateJan120019.jpg) Edifico El Triangulo, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City |
![Edifico El Triangulo, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250840.keHOriH8.GuateJan120020.jpg) Edifico El Triangulo, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City |
![Monumento a la Cooperacion, Plaza de la República, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250841.ZenV3UUX.GuateJan120023.jpg) Monumento a la Cooperacion, Plaza de la República, Guatemala City |
![Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250842.1Egkkm6C.GuateJan120026.jpg) Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo, Guatemala City |
![Banco de Guatemala, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250843.bDa2PB3T.GuateJan120029.jpg) Banco de Guatemala, 7A Avenida, Guatemala City |
![The flag of Guatemala in front of the Banco de Guatemala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250844.WSxr5VT6.GuateJan120030.jpg) The flag of Guatemala in front of the Banco de Guatemala |
![Palacio de Justicia, Guatemala City (Tribunales)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250846.bGQEVBmO.GuateJan120033.jpg) Palacio de Justicia, Guatemala City (Tribunales) |
![Passing Edificio de Telgua on 7A Avenida towards the heart of Zona 1, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250847.QCpYxhWN.GuateJan120034.jpg) Passing Edificio de Telgua on 7A Avenida towards the heart of Zona 1, Guatemala City |
![Edificio de Correos, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250848.BiJZlnGA.GuateJan120035.jpg) Edificio de Correos, Guatemala City |
![Palacio Nacional de Cultura, Parque Central, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250850.f0SndeaK.GuateJan120040.jpg) Palacio Nacional de Cultura, Parque Central, Guatemala City |
![Coat-of-Arms of Guatemala on the Palacio Nacional](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250849.pConUPyB.GuateJan120039.jpg) Coat-of-Arms of Guatemala on the Palacio Nacional |
![Today is the day of the Presidential Inauguration, 14 January 2012, a Saturday](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250851.6eYX8zG7.GuateJan120042.jpg) Today is the day of the Presidential Inauguration, 14 January 2012, a Saturday |
![It's around noon time on Inauguration Day, but the main events are being held in Zona 13](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250852.tQhkk9hY.GuateJan120045.jpg) It's around noon time on Inauguration Day, but the main events are being held in Zona 13 |
![I couldn't believe it but at noon on Inauguration Day, in front of the Presidential Palace, a man on a bike snatched a purse](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250853.t9JCIfzu.GuateJan120047.jpg) I couldn't believe it but at noon on Inauguration Day, in front of the Presidential Palace, a man on a bike snatched a purse |
![Palacio Nacional, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250862.Cwe5mV3O.GuateJan120062.jpg) Palacio Nacional, Guatemala City |
![Cathedral of Guatemala City, Parque Central (Plaza Mayor)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250854.cNpd0IJX.GuateJan120048.jpg) Cathedral of Guatemala City, Parque Central (Plaza Mayor) |
![The thief attempted to get away racing to the right of the cathedral, but he crashed at the intersection and was jumped by a mob](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250855.YblHRhtH.GuateJan120049.jpg) The thief attempted to get away racing to the right of the cathedral, but he crashed at the intersection and was jumped by a mob |
![It took 6 police cars to rescue the purse snatcher from the angry Guatemalan mob, tired of the crime afflicting their city](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250856.tu6KEGkc.GuateJan120051.jpg) It took 6 police cars to rescue the purse snatcher from the angry Guatemalan mob, tired of the crime afflicting their city |
![Monument to the Victims of Massacres in front of the Cathedral](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250857.lI94kVcC.GuateJan120053.jpg) Monument to the Victims of Massacres in front of the Cathedral |
![Cathedral of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250859.wO3gXeSA.GuateJan120055.jpg) Cathedral of Guatemala City |
![Cathedral of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250858.g5ZT0qJ1.GuateJan120054.jpg) Cathedral of Guatemala City |
![The Cathedral was closed in preparation for the President's inaugurational visit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250860.WxWXP0b1.GuateJan120057.jpg) The Cathedral was closed in preparation for the President's inaugurational visit |
![Reina de la Paz](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250861.omVBPx8F.GuateJan120059.jpg) Reina de la Paz |
![Cathedral of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250863.UQLyEIrC.GuateJan120064.jpg) Cathedral of Guatemala City |
![Conscious of security, I only used my small pocket camera to the center of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250864.4Rki1JIH.GuateJan120065.jpg) Conscious of security, I only used my small pocket camera to the center of Guatemala City |
![Except for me, there were only two other tourists admiring the splendid architecture of Guatemala City's Parque Central](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250865.vfeDIxnc.GuateJan120066.jpg) Except for me, there were only two other tourists admiring the splendid architecture of Guatemala City's Parque Central |
![The dome of the Cathedral of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250866.q8CF6XNB.GuateJan120068.jpg) The dome of the Cathedral of Guatemala City |
![Although I would have liked to explored more, I figured I'd best head for safer territory unfortunately](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250867.vzkBEAdH.GuateJan120073.jpg) Although I would have liked to explored more, I figured I'd best head for safer territory unfortunately |
![Cathedral of Guatemala City, Parque Central](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250868.nUpzw6jv.GuateJan120075.jpg) Cathedral of Guatemala City, Parque Central |
![Plaza España, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250869.vNv1yMSk.GuateJan120077.jpg) Plaza España, Guatemala City |
![Reforma Montufar, 12 Calle, Zona 9, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250870.EN20EAM6.GuateJan120078.jpg) Reforma Montufar, 12 Calle, Zona 9, Guatemala City |
![Zona 9, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250871.l8b5xska.GuateJan120079.jpg) Zona 9, Guatemala City |
![InterContinental Real Guatemala under a very high state of security on Inauguration Day 2012](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250872.lWUdV7Fq.GuateJan120080.jpg) InterContinental Real Guatemala under a very high state of security on Inauguration Day 2012 |
![InterContinental Real Guatemala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250885.OIa9Lobe.GuateJan120101.jpg) InterContinental Real Guatemala |
![High security for all the visiting dignitaries for the Presidential Inauguration](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250886.TOqdf6eM.GuateJan120102.jpg) High security for all the visiting dignitaries for the Presidential Inauguration |
![Zona 9, Guatemala City's Zona Viva - 13 Calle & 2A Avenida](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250873.obDwzqNM.GuateJan120081.jpg) Zona 9, Guatemala City's Zona Viva - 13 Calle & 2A Avenida |
![Zona Viva - Kloster, a Swiss restaurant](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250874.ZcKkVzpP.GuateJan120083.jpg) Zona Viva - Kloster, a Swiss restaurant |
![Beer break at Kloster](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250875.vaJQexsy.GuateJan120085.jpg) Beer break at Kloster |
![The Presidential Inauguration Live on TV - the outgoing president Alvaro Colom](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250876.yJyIQs7i.GuateJan120087.jpg) The Presidential Inauguration Live on TV - the outgoing president Alvaro Colom |
![Manhattan Lounge, Zona Viva, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250877.so2pIJEy.GuateJan120088.jpg) Manhattan Lounge, Zona Viva, Guatemala City |
![Que Tal Tequila's! Mexican Restaurant, Zona Viva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250878.OFWbzORg.GuateJan120089.jpg) Que Tal Tequila's! Mexican Restaurant, Zona Viva |
![UrbanHall, Zona Viva, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250879.Uz4Oetnj.GuateJan120091.jpg) UrbanHall, Zona Viva, Guatemala City |
![Gun shop - Armas y Municiones, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250880.OxFm6zCb.GuateJan120094.jpg) Gun shop - Armas y Municiones, Guatemala City |
![A Chili's plucked straight out of suburban USA - Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250881.jHKOE81S.GuateJan120097.jpg) A Chili's plucked straight out of suburban USA - Guatemala City |
![High-rises in the upscale Zona 9 of Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250882.cfSHEgGv.GuateJan120099.jpg) High-rises in the upscale Zona 9 of Guatemala City |
![Carlton Suites, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250883.1HHO0Kl3.GuateJan120100.jpg) Carlton Suites, Guatemala City |
![2A Avenida, Zona Viva, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250887.LRvfxEHA.GuateJan120103.jpg) 2A Avenida, Zona Viva, Guatemala City |
![Le mejor cerveza de Guatemala - Gallo](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250888.PDINdbLK.GuateJan120105.jpg) Le mejor cerveza de Guatemala - Gallo |
![Wings Restaurant & Grill, Zona Viva](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250889.PiHfphgN.GuateJan120107.jpg) Wings Restaurant & Grill, Zona Viva |
![Iglesia del Evangelio de Cristo Vida Cristiana Guatemala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250890.ah7sZmx2.GuateJan120108.jpg) Iglesia del Evangelio de Cristo Vida Cristiana Guatemala |
![Zona 9, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250891.SJIIlKke.GuateJan120109.jpg) Zona 9, Guatemala City |
![Centro Commercial Los Proceres](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250892.STM2VXrl.GuateJan120111.jpg) Centro Commercial Los Proceres |
![Banco Internacional - Guatemala City Zona 9](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250893.SnnmkMnV.GuateJan120113.jpg) Banco Internacional - Guatemala City Zona 9 |
![CA-1, the Panamericana, and the exit to Guatemala City's airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250899.9B8FtStL.GuatemalaJan120035.jpg) CA-1, the Panamericana, and the exit to Guatemala City's airport |
![Guatemala City Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250894.YHibTVcK.GuateJan120115.jpg) Guatemala City Airport |
![Guatemala City Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250830.WhimsuwA.GuateJan120001.jpg) Guatemala City Airport |
![The new president of Guatemala giving his inaugural address](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250895.rC4fqxhv.GuateJan120117.jpg) The new president of Guatemala giving his inaugural address |
![The King of Spain flew in for the inauguration of the new President of Guatemala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250896.AaBzMOgu.GuateJan120120.jpg) The King of Spain flew in for the inauguration of the new President of Guatemala |
![Spain's Air Force One at Guatemala City Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250829.bu0USwYs.GuateJan120000.jpg) Spain's "Air Force One" at Guatemala City Airport |
![Colombian Air Force VVIP 737, Guatemala City Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250897.ZyqLYiC9.GuateJan120121.jpg) Colombian Air Force VVIP 737, Guatemala City Airport |
![Tecún Umán, the last ruler of the K'iche' Maya (ca 1500-1524) watching over the CA-1](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250898.x6qEgqc6.GuatemalaJan120034.jpg) Tecún Umán, the last ruler of the K'iche' Maya (ca 1500-1524) watching over the CA-1 |
![CA-1, the Pan-American Highway, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250900.xApN9CpA.GuatemalaJan120036.jpg) CA-1, the Pan-American Highway, Guatemala City |
![Carretera Panamericana, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250901.TYwkmNzM.GuatemalaJan120037.jpg) Carretera Panamericana, Guatemala City |
![Carretera Panamericana, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250902.5cKT4gOW.GuatemalaJan120038.jpg) Carretera Panamericana, Guatemala City |
![Gas station in Guatemala City - 32.29 Quetzales (around $4) a gallon](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250903.oEl6HZAl.GuatemalaJan120041.jpg) Gas station in Guatemala City - 32.29 Quetzales (around $4) a gallon |
![Guatemalan Currency - 100 Quetzales](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250905.2XIeceZS.GuatemalaJan122095.jpg) Guatemalan Currency - 100 Quetzales |
![Passing through Guatemala City a second time spending the night at the Radisson in Zona 9](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250907.5LOvd5Lz.GuatemalaJan122353.jpg) Passing through Guatemala City a second time spending the night at the Radisson in Zona 9 |
![Despite witnessing a broad-daylight robbery, I actually liked Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250908.runFAyCP.GuatemalaJan122354.jpg) Despite witnessing a broad-daylight robbery, I actually liked Guatemala City |
![View from the Radisson Hotel, Zona 9, Guatemala City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250909.Kt7mXJk1.GuatemalaJan122356.jpg) View from the Radisson Hotel, Zona 9, Guatemala City |
![My ride to Miami, American Airlines 737 at GUA](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143250910.JI4CvLom.P1020552.jpg) My ride to Miami, American Airlines 737 at GUA |
![A TACA Embraer 190 at GUA - not my plane to Flores, I had an ATR](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143251674.DFddW10B.FloresJan12001.jpg) A TACA Embraer 190 at GUA - not my plane to Flores, I had an ATR |