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About annetbell

I am a retired elementary teacher, well seasoned world traveler,new blogger, grandmother, and a new enthusiastic discoverer of the wonderfully complex country of India. Anne

Let It Go (Disney’s “Frozen”) Vivaldi’s Winter – ThePianoGuys

Posted on February 21, 2014 by annetbell

I can recommend “Frozen” both for children and adults and Vivaldi is one of my favorite composers. . . . just a lovely way to begin the weekend!

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“The Birds” in Auburn New York

Posted on February 21, 2014 by annetbell

Another weird animal posting today which appears to be  right out of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, “The Birds.” It is a classic film from 1963, but  one  of those films , if you see it , you will always remember  especially … Continue reading →

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Children Playing in India!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by annetbell

Only in incredible India do children have these special toys with which to play! I am spending the day with my grandchildren and they helped me pick the video! Creepy to me as I really don’t like snakes. . . … Continue reading →

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Friends at CEPT

Posted on February 19, 2014 by annetbell

These are two of my CEPT friends who greeted us each time we visited.  The man is one of the guards at the gate. Just as the man was guarding the campus,  the scruffy old dog followed and guarded him … Continue reading →

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India’s Monkey Invasion

Posted on February 18, 2014 by annetbell

These are the Rhesus Macaque monkeys of Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajastan. The video will enthrall you, give you shivers and be impossible to look away  from because you want to see what they will do next.  Monkeys have … Continue reading →

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Narendra Modi’s Gujarat

Posted on February 17, 2014 by annetbell

This will give you some idea about what Mr. Modi has accomplished in the years he has been Chief Minister of Gujarat, where we were located in Ahmedabad. He has been elected Chief Minister for four terms.  The video will … Continue reading →

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North to Rajasthan from March 10, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2014 by annetbell

(Rajasthan is the state that has all the elements tourists think of when you mention India:forts, temples, camels, desert, nomads, and colorful crafts.  In spite of all the tourists it is a place we would like to see more of. … Continue reading →

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King of Fruits

Posted on February 15, 2014 by annetbell

This morning I brightened my dreary, cold, snowy day with a mango and blueberry whey shake so I thought I would share what I could about this amazing fruit. This fruitwala is exhausted and catching a few Z’s while he … Continue reading →

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A Billion Votes: Arvind Kejriwal set to resign as Delhi Chief Minister

Posted on February 15, 2014 by annetbell

I watched the whole post. Seems as if the Indians learned from the British about assembly speaking! This is quite a change of events as Mr. Arvind Kejriwal was the Chief Minister of Delhi for only 49 days. He is … Continue reading →

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~ Vande Mataram with Rangoli/Kolam…

Posted on February 15, 2014 by annetbell

Originally posted on Arjunwani:
Watch soothing Vande Mataram (India’s national song) performance and beautiful Rangoli/Kolam art by school children at Common Wealth Games 2010….music by A.R.Rahman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c_CKSk1EEA Source: youtube user Ganesh PC, photo from clip,  PC and Delhi Common wealth…

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