Monthly Archives: May 2013

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Posted on May 31, 2013 by annetbell

These were times to try men’s souls, just prior to the Civil War in our country. This is probably one of many such stories of men and women rising to the occasion to do the right thing. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Charles Nalle, courage, freedom, Harriet Tubman, New York, Troy, Underground Railroad | 3 Comments

Holy Cow

Posted on May 30, 2013 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged city, dung, holy cow, India, milk, photographs, rural villages, travel | 44 Comments

Washington Park Troy , New York

Posted on May 25, 2013 by annetbell

Forest gardening is the world’s oldest form of gardening, and dates back to 10,000 BC! Enough history. .. . This lovely garden is in the center of the block on which I live. As you can see from the sign, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged garden, Gramercy Park, Iron fencing. private parks, New York, New York City, phtography, Troy | 15 Comments

The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . . .

Posted on May 23, 2013 by annetbell

Giant flat bowls of marigolds greet you at the entrance to the House of MG, Ahmedabad’s Urban Heritage Hotel, found in the chaotic heart of the old city. After all, these perky golden blossoms mean good luck and happiness. Because … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, India, lotus blossoms, marigolds, Phool Bazaar, roses, travel, Varanasi | 26 Comments

Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. .

Posted on May 20, 2013 by annetbell

Manek Chowk is the central square of Ahmedabad’s oldest district, The Pols. During the day it is the liveliest market in Ahmedabad where fruits, spices, traditional steel kitchen and table utensils are sold as well as a section of bright Indian fabrics. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, India, Manek Chowk, market | 9 Comments

An Indian Dream House?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by annetbell

Magazines are filled with pictures of the homes of the rich and famous. They seem to fly off the shelves at the market. Even today, I drove through a lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, dream home, India, Mumbai, travel | 32 Comments

Tiny Indian Squirrel

Posted on May 16, 2013 by annetbell

Though it looks like our chipmunk, this is a squirrel found only in parts of India. We noticed them scooting up the trees and across the lane where we lived in Ahmedabad. The first significant encounter I had with this tiny animal … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Agra, animals, Indian mythology, Indian squirrel, Inida, life, pro-life, squirrel | 41 Comments

Sunday Market in Ahmedabad

Posted on May 14, 2013 by annetbell

This market is named “Sunday” solely because of it’s location at the end of the Ellis Bridge and its”business only on Sunday”. There are daily markets all over the city as these are the places where everyday people do their shopping. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, elephants, Ellis Bridge, India, Sunday Market, travel | 15 Comments

Portuguese Goa

Posted on May 12, 2013 by annetbell

As the students enjoyed the promised two restful days on the beaches, David and I headed down to explore the Portuguese footprint in India, mostly the churches. Now we have seen many churches all over Europe, and are not easily impressed. These … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Baroque architecture, faith, Goa, India, jungle, Portuguese churches, travel | 8 Comments