Author Archives: annetbell

Unknown's avatar

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

Architectural Decoration and Details in the Pols

Posted on July 23, 2013 by annetbell

Imagine the tales this door could tell of people entering it, through the years, and also about the designer and craftsman who made it. The homes in the Poles date back hundreds of years and yet much of the craftsmanship … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

                                          I have several wonderful bloggers to whom I am awarding this Inner Peace Award.  As per the tradition of … Continue reading →

Posted on July 22, 2013 by annetbell | 21 Comments

Jama Mosque. . . . The Friday Mosque

Posted on July 21, 2013 by annetbell

The main entrance to this mosque is  from the noisy, crowed main street of the daily market  in the Pols of  Ahmedabad. In fact the gate is reached by ascending stairs  that are partially hidden by a crowd of small … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments

The Uttrakhand Tragedy: A first-person account

Posted on July 20, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on JSS Herald:
This is the first person account of my classmate Rikzin who was to witness the disaster which would claim the lives of thousands of pilgrims. Estimates vary — a little over a thousand says the government,…

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

The Pols of Ahmedabad

Posted on July 20, 2013 by annetbell

The Walled City of Ahmedabad is a living labyrinth of over 600 neighborhoods locally know  as “Pols”. The word “Pol” is from a Sanskrit word that means “gate to an enclosed area.”  The  high buildings cast shadows on the tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

The Golden Temple….Part 2 The Langar

Posted on July 19, 2013 by annetbell

Originally posted on TalesAlongTheWay:
Wandering through the narrow crowded streets to the Golden Temple, we were bombarded with requests to buy orange head scarves.Bare feet and covered heads are mandatory in the temple for both men and women. Our guide…

Posted in India | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Bearing Burdens

Posted on July 18, 2013 by annetbell

Like most tourists,  I had a real internal struggle with what to do when I encountered  the  the multitude  of hungry people on the streets all throughout India. People were so thin. We were  told  that the beggars worked for … Continue reading →

Posted in India | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

She Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best

Posted on July 17, 2013 by annetbell

     Meet Mr, and Mrs Russell Sage. It is appropriate that his picture dominates the post because Mr. Sage was a very domineering figure in his professional and personal life. Do read on  to discover why Mrs. Sage is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Letter to Opinionated Man

Posted on July 16, 2013 by annetbell

Dear Opinionated Man: Just a quick note to thank you for your help on blogging in your eBook,  HarsH  ReaLiTy, I have to tell you that I bought it mainly because I was interested in your Adoption Story, which was … Continue reading →

Posted in India | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Dogs and Rabbits Behaving Strangely

Posted on July 16, 2013 by annetbell

Picture by Ambika Sambasivan, Yali Books, 2013 If you look closely at these pictures,  you see a most astonishing scene. . . .a rabbit chasing a dog. This is what Sultan Ahmed Shah saw while he was resting on the … Continue reading →

Posted in India | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 70 Comments