Monthly Archives: February 2016

Snakes in the South of India

Posted on February 29, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Jesse lived to tell about this photo taken, I think, in Jaipur either at the Amber Fort or Jantar Mantar.  As brave as Jesse looks with that cobra wrapped around his neck, you need to know that we were … Continue reading →

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Parker, Toy Boy, Kylo Ren

Posted on February 28, 2016 by annetbell

Alright, Parker or Toy Boy is my grandson. He is branching out from his love of playing sports, mathematics, and  constructing lego buildings to making  videos of  him reviewing a new toy.   The family  just returned from  winter vacation … Continue reading →

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Eyewitness Guides

Posted on February 27, 2016 by annetbell

I had an idea this morning that some of you might be interested in the guide books we have used in our travels as this is the time of you might be either planning or dreaming about a destination vacation. … Continue reading →

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“Earth” . . . . film about the partition of India

Posted on February 26, 2016 by annetbell

Studying this  map, it is pretty amazing to see  how much progress India and to some degree Pakistan has made in the 69 years after partition.  After 300 years, Britain finally left two independent nations of India and Pakistan in … Continue reading →

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Horrific News from India

Posted on February 25, 2016 by annetbell

   Thanks Judy for  showing me this story. These horrible crimes against women continue to  happen.  It is important for this news to be heard as a blight on India, the world’s largest democracy.  The Indian government needs to  make … Continue reading →

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Ancient Roma, video simulation

Posted on February 24, 2016 by annetbell

                                                   www.visioninconsciousness.org Rome, the Eternal City. The home where ancient Romans believed that no matter the … Continue reading →

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Baby Taj

Posted on February 23, 2016 by annetbell

Before leaving Aurangabad and the Ellora Caves,   we had more architecture to visit.  Bibi Ka Maqbara  is the main monument of the city of Aurangabad and is an imitation of the Taj Mahal , as you can see in … Continue reading →

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Real Life Hero

Posted on February 22, 2016 by annetbell

“First you have to learn to take them as your own child. Then you will feel the sorrow and then the strength comes out from you to protect them.” Anuradha Koirala is the Founder and Executive Director of Maiti Nepal. … Continue reading →

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Rock Carved Caves

Posted on February 21, 2016 by annetbell

This amazing architectural site was an addition to the itinerary  with  the second group.  We flew from Mumbai to arrive in the state of Maharashtra. These 34  rock cut  temples  are on the UNESCO list of important ancient sites to … Continue reading →

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Native American Judge

Posted on February 20, 2016 by annetbell

Diane J. Humetewa has been confirmed  for the U.S. District Court for Arizona. Diane Humetewa, Confirmed to Federal Bench, Makes History With the death of Judge Scalia this week, the country is waiting for the name of his  replacement nominee … Continue reading →

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