Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Pink City

Posted on March 13, 2013 by annetbell

Filled with anticipation, I arrived in the Pink City of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. In fact, it was my first question to our guide. He laughed and told me of another tourist who planned her whole trip around sighting … Continue reading →

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Home with Ginger

Posted on March 12, 2013 by annetbell

                Today, I feel frivolous!  Never having had a linear thought in my life, I have decided to take a detour of my stories from the North and describe our return to “A” Town, (Ahmedabad) … Continue reading →

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A Fairy-Tale City….Udaipur

Posted on March 11, 2013 by annetbell

The City Palace dominates the Eastern shore of the lake. The architecture is a blending of Raiput  military with Mughal style decoration.  Today, the palace is a combination museum and luxurious hotel. There are many 5 * hotels including a … Continue reading →

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North to Rajasthan

Posted on March 10, 2013 by annetbell

Our first stop was the state of Rajasthan which is rich in magnificent palaces, ancient, crumbling  forts, colorful bazaars, and tourists everywhere.   The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was shot here. More on that later. The desert dwellers of this part … Continue reading →

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