Monthly Archives: March 2014

Seven Awards in One Amazing Bundle

Posted on March 5, 2014 by annetbell

This award comes in seven, an amazing bundle! My friend Mark at  markbialczak.com  has nominated my blog for this amazing award. He is one of the interesting, multifaceted people I am now friends with on WordPress.  You will want to visit … Continue reading →

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Can a Simple Toilet Change the Life of India’s Poorest People?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by annetbell

This video is also from Rajasthan, but the city of Alwar. One of the challenges often  used to criticize India and rightly so , is the lack of sanitation.  This 20 minute video is about the untouchable caste of 1/5 … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted on March 3, 2014 by annetbell | 23 Comments

We Really Are Rock Stars. . . . . TV Action Stars!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by annetbell

First Posted on March 22, 2013by annetbell It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January.We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation to us. The man with me … Continue reading →

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Domus Aurea Nero’s Golden Palace

Posted on March 1, 2014 by annetbell

What comes to mind when Emperor Nero is mentioned?  Of course, fiddling while Rome burns. Well there was  huge fire in 64 AD during his reign, but I  don’t think it has been proven that  he set the great fire. … Continue reading →

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