Mayan Girl in Antigua, Guatemala. Best Salesperson on the Planet. And, other Colorchallenge Wednesday Yellow Photos

in #colorchallenge6 years ago (edited)

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This Mayan girl selling necklaces on the street in Antigua stole my heart. She was impossible to say no to and literally the best salesperson I've ever met. I guess you learn quick and have to acquire a healthy dose of salesmanship to really do well selling on the streets. I think she'll go far.

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Had to cut this picture down for the first one to not wreck the thumbnail, Sorry to double picture you :)

Guatemala is home to many different communities of Mayans. Each has their own colors and designs that they make into all their clothes. You can always tell what village they are from based on their colorful clothing.

Most of the necklaces she's carrying are not handmade here in Antigua, but the beautiful scarfs she's selling are handmade by the people in her village. These textiles are what they are known for.

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Above is the famous Arch in Antigua where the fist picture was taken. If you look up Antigua this is the picture and area you will see most. However, the whole city is just as beautiful and has dozens of spots with great architecture. In fact just behind me when I took this photo was the Convent of La Merced which is also a beautiful yellow color.

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There was a wedding going on this day at La Merced. It was decorated fully with a festival like feel as cotton candy was being made and fresh home made caramel and other fried treats were being made to sell. There were games for the kids and lots of infections laughing. I remember being amazed at the women in super high heels walking on these cobblestone streets.

The history of Antigua, Guatemala is extremely interesting. Check out the Wikipedia Page for some detailed info and interesting reading.

That's it for my @colorchallenge by @kalemandra . Wednesday is for Yellow.

Here's some info if you want to participate:
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You can find all the details and rules here:
https://steemit.com/busy/@kalemandra/colorchallenge-tuesdayorange-oak-trees-along-the-road

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She's beautiful ... and her dress is captivating :) I love to see different, beautiful culture like this. Not to mention that the Mayan civilization has some pretty amazing history. Perhaps you could share with us more in near future <3 @qberry

Definitely. I will do so.

I can see why you couldn't say no to her. The scarves are beautiful, I would buy one if I was there!

Oh yeah, plus she was just so cute and sweet, you couldn't say no. Thanks

She is indeed very beautiful and her smile is priceless.. I would really buy if that kind of smile would greet me. :0

Thank you. She was very hard to deny!

She does seem like a great salesman. So how much did she actually sell you? lol You should try Morrocco for the best salesman in the world. They can sell anything. I mean anything. And the best thing they like is when you start negotiating with them. lol

Weeding is amazingly decorated and people seem to really have fun at it. And, like you, I am amazed at the lady trying to walk on this type of ground in high heels. That is some talent no doubt. lol

Between me and my wife she did pretty well selling necklaces and scarves. I had heard that about Morocco. It's just hard to beat that cute little girl factor. Thanks.

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