Monthly Archives: August 2014

Amdavad’s Sunday Market

Posted on August 12, 2014 by annetbell

Sunday Market in Ahmedabad (Amdavad) Posted on May 14, 2013by 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Amdavad, animals, blogging, bunnies, elephant, Ellis Bridge, goats, green parakeets, India, photography, Sunday Market, This is Incredible India | 7 Comments

Tiny Indian Squirrel in Agra

Posted on August 11, 2014 by annetbell

In Hindu India, all life is a gift from God, even tiny, insignificant animals. Of course, it may be their belief in reincarnation or a real love of life. For me, I choose the latter. Tiny Indian Squirrel Posted on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Agra, blogging, Gift of life, Hinduism, Holy Book of Ramayana, India, Indian squirrel, life, squirrel, tiny, travel | 14 Comments

Cow Concert . . . . Music Monday

Posted on August 11, 2014 by annetbell

Look at the horizon line. . . . This made me so happy . . . . I think my cow friends in India need a concert, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meezv-PnwQI Any cow or animal music stories to share?

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, concert, cow concert, cows, curiosity, farm, farmer, music, trombone | 1 Comment

West Africans and Doctors.

Posted on August 10, 2014 by annetbell

Ebola is the virus striking fear into hearts all through the world. Here are the countries where the epidemic originated and continues. For us in the west, it seems impossible that it can’t be contained because we have provisions for … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged doctors, Ebola, epidemic, fear, medical treatment, West Africa | 21 Comments

Star Trails by Sunchaser

Posted on August 9, 2014 by annetbell

This is some mighty cool night sky photography!

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Astronomy, blogging, night photography, night sky, photography | 2 Comments

Village Boy Rescues Dog

Posted on August 7, 2014 by annetbell

This will show in a very clear way, the Indians’ love of animals. I am thinking that this little boy, shared his meager meals with the dog. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this village boy who rescued the injured dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, blogging, dogs, education, feral dogs, Hindu, honoring, India, Indian reverence for life, kindness, living faith, love of animals, religion, sharing, village schools | 9 Comments

KFC New Delhi

Posted on August 6, 2014 by annetbell

I was thrilled when I discovered this morning that my friend Judith had found and sent this video to me. My post, which I am including from the KFC in Amdavad, is one of my all time favorites. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Amdavad, blogging, business, capitalism, joy, KFC India, management, meaningful work, New Delhi, responsible capitalism, service, smiles, special restaurant | 7 Comments

Mr. Modi and the Potties

Posted on August 5, 2014 by annetbell

INDIA’S NEW #1 TACKLES #2 JULY 18, 2014 WORDYMAMMOTH 1 COMMENT A top priority of India’s new government is to end defecating in the open by 2019. This is very exciting ! This week’s Economist has some of the disturbing … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, feeding the masses, Hindus, history, hygiene, India, Mr. Modi, Muslims, public health, toilets | 14 Comments

Summer Music Monday, “Summer Song” by Mungo Jerry Corny

Posted on August 4, 2014 by annetbell

Thanks to Lance at http:// texantales.com He said this innocent song was the hope and expectations held out as a door to possibilities in the 1970s from this British Rock Band. This song is their most successful and instantly recognizable … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1970's rock and roll, British Rock and Roll, Monday Music, Mungo Jerry Corny, music, summer music | 7 Comments

Charging African Elephant!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jepNG9joVYM This photo moment happened on a Safari in South Africa. Please note this is an African elephant. Without a doubt, the Indian gentle giants are much friendlier ! Have you been on a safari? Have you been up-close and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, blogging, elephant, elephant charge, India, safari, South Africa, travel | 12 Comments