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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

Uttarayan , Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

Posted on January 30, 2014 by annetbell

Colorful tissue paper kites were being sold everywhere in Ahmedabad soon after we arrived.  The anticipation of the two day holiday, January 14-15, was building. These men are preparing the string by rubbing it with the pink substance made of … Continue reading →

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International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

Posted on January 29, 2014 by annetbell

Ahmedabad celebrates 2000 festivals during the year.  According to  me, that is over 5 per, each day of the year. In all honesty, we didn’t see or participate in anywhere near that number, but January 14-15  was memorable.  We were … Continue reading →

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mother love

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

This is a wonderful photo, and mother love poem. I guess I will have to talk about a “mother goose” protecting her babies instead of” mother bear!”

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My Travelpod Blog

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

Erin was one of the students who traveled to India with us. She was my tech girl without whom, there would be no TalesAlongTheway.com! she is a exquisite photographer, a wonderful human being, and a great lover of Incredible India!

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Jama Masjid, Delhi India’s Largest Mosque

Posted on January 28, 2014 by annetbell

 Reading about Delhi in the Indian Summer brought this mosque to mind.  It is the Jama Masjid, Mosque in Delhi built high on a hill overlooking the crowded streets of Old Delhi. The busyness and chaos of  Chawari Bazaar  is at … Continue reading →

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Brrrr!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by annetbell
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India’s Got Talent “Akshat, 8 Year Old Dancer”

Posted on January 26, 2014 by annetbell

From the Indian talent show, the judges and audience were blown away with this little guy, his moves, agility, poise, stage presence, and future as a Bollywood dancer!

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Indian Mothers-in-law

Posted on January 25, 2014 by annetbell

Recent article from The Economist  Indian mothers-in-law Curse of the mummyji Dec 21st 2013 | DELHI |  TIHAR jail in Delhi has a special wing just for her. Young women fear and revere her; their husbands seem crushed by her embrace. On … Continue reading →

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Syracuse #1 Snowiest College in the US

Posted on January 24, 2014 by annetbell

The 10 Snowiest Colleges in the US Published January 21, 2014 AccuWeather While many are used to the cold that comes with the winter season, not all regions are ready to handle the snow. However, to some students, faculty and … Continue reading →

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The Dragon’s Loyalty Award

Posted on January 23, 2014 by annetbell

Shaun Gibson from prayingforoneday.wordpress.com  nominated me for this award quite a while ago.  Shaun is one of those special people who live with constant pain. He is not allowing  the pain  to  force  him to lose his  sunny, encouraging disposition. … Continue reading →

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