at first blush, antigua is a simple grid of cobblestone streets and colorful walls. when clouds hide the volcanoes that loom above the rooflines, it becomes easy to mistake north for south among the endless, crisscrossing rows of painted plaster. we certainly got turned around more than once while location-scouting for the hardeman family’s shoot. it all starts to blend together. the city’s true nature — regal courtyards, gardens in full bloom, flowing fountains, five star hotels, sprawling monasteries, cozy cafes, as well as hospitals, machinery shops, convenient stores, and private residences — are found beyond the portals. learn them, and they become familiar faces to greet you on your way to.. another door.