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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

video from the helicopters flying over Cairo

Posted on July 2, 2013 by annetbell

Pictures of 22 million Egyptians demonstrating for freedom. Egyptian people may be a lot of things but they are not afraid or apathetic! Peace, freedom, safety, and blessings for the Egyptian people. . . . inshallah!

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Cairo. . . .Now. . . . .and Then

Posted on July 1, 2013 by annetbell

As the military helicopters fly over Cairo and the Nile  with waving Egyptian flags in solidarity with the Egyptian people, the  military leadership has given President Morsi forty-eight hours to do something…..either resign or accept the will of the people. … Continue reading →

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Sunday, June 30th in Cairo

Posted on June 30, 2013 by annetbell

Today in Tahrir  Square,  there are at least 100,000 demonstrators gathered to protest President Morsi, who was elected one year ago today.  The Egyptians have discovered “Power to the People!” There is reporting of a possible new revolution beginning.  According … Continue reading →

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Heroes

Posted on June 29, 2013 by annetbell

The story of a brave and selfless man. . . . .

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Rice Revolution – The World’s #1 Important Food Crop

Posted on June 28, 2013 by annetbell

It should come as no surprise that India’s preeminent crop is rice. It  produces 20% of the world’s crop, and rice is the staple of the diet  in the Eastern and Southern states in India. The usual number of harvests … Continue reading →

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Gujarati Thali at Agashiye, The House of MG

Posted on June 26, 2013 by annetbell

I have mentioned, before, this elegant hotel  in the heart of old Ahmedabad, The House of MG. It was built by a prominent, self-made, textile tycoon, Shri Mangaldas Girdhandas  in the 1920s.  He and his family lived and entertained on … Continue reading →

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Supermoon with clouds – Ajaytao

Posted on June 26, 2013 by annetbell

I wouldn’t want anyone to miss this amazing picture!

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Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on June 25, 2013 by annetbell

 Katy with her great blog PraguebyKaty nominated me for Very Inspiring Blogger Award I accept this award again because it gives me great pleasure to encourage other inspiring bloggers.  Here are the  rules for accepting the  award: 1. Display the Award Logo … Continue reading →

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Super Sweet Blogger Award

Posted on June 24, 2013 by annetbell

Super Sweet Blogger Award Firstly I’ll like to thank kimberlyakinola for nominating me for this award. Thank you Kimberly!  If you don’t know this wonderful lady, you should visit her blog. So here are the rules: Thank the supper sweet blogger that nominated you. … Continue reading →

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Health, History, Horses. . . . Saratoga Springs, New York

Posted on June 24, 2013 by annetbell

My title seems redundant when the sign repeats it, but I was hoping to catch the readers’ attention.  Oh well, my point is that Saratoga Springs, New York means many things to many people and those are just three of … Continue reading →

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