Monthly Archives: March 2015

South India Here We Come!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Here is our itinerary for the trip that begins tomorrow. Between the heat, and  getting ready, and other things, I have been dithering about several posts I have started.  So I decided to share what we are doing  for the … Continue reading →

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Indian Architecture Award to Mr. Doshi

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

https://www.facebook.com/architecturaldigestindia/videos?fref=photo   Meet a truly amazing architect whom we have had the pleasure of meeting and talking to.  He is a gentle , kind, humble man who is known as the “Father of Indian Architecture.” He is 88 years old … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved? . . . .

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

  One of the things that has confused and yes annoyed the students and  us is how Indian people stand in line or don’t, exactly.  Here is a picture which tells the story.  The concept of personal space does not … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home. . . . . .

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

TRAVEL from New York Times A Town on New York’s Hudson River Reinvents Itself MARCH 26, 2015 Photo Troy’s downtown is rich with Victorian architecture. CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times By C. J. HUGHES Curled along the Hudson River 150 miles … Continue reading →

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Mom, Pop and the Twins!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

  This lovely picture was taken on the grounds of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Notice the orange triangular head scares that are mandatory for entrance.   But let me tell you the back story. . . . . We, … Continue reading →

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Change in Amdavad

Posted on March 25, 2015 by

Last night we were invited to a dinner party with some professors of architecture as well as practicing architects.  One of the questions they asked us was what were changes we have seen in the city since our last visit … Continue reading →

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Elephant Ride. . . . . Check!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

Near the top of the  list of  desired adventures in India for the students was to ride an elephant.  Jaijpur is  the place to do it..   You can stand in line  for hours at the Amber Fort and have … Continue reading →

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