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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

Gandi-ji

Posted on April 4, 2013 by annetbell

Ghandi-ji was  the name showing love and respect by Indians for the Father of India. Interesting that he chose non-violence and civil disobedience to reach the desired end of  freedom and self-reliance for all Indians. Two hundred years before,  the … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrimage City…Varanasi

Posted on April 2, 2013 by annetbell

There are many pilgrimage cities in the world, Mecca, Jerusalem, Lourdes, Rome, and today’s topic Varanasi, India.  The faithful travel over miles and miles to reach their holy shires and for a blessing of being closer to god. “The Way” … Continue reading →

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Are We Famous Yet?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by annetbell

The two episodes of Indian TV on which we had cameo appearances were aired over this weekend. Basically, the first hour or part 1 was on Saturday, and the part 2 on Sunday night. For those who are interested to … Continue reading →

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Tales of Four Rickshaw Drivers

Posted on March 30, 2013 by annetbell

From day one in India , we have had a love/hate relationship with the rickshaw/tuk-tuk.  It is cheap transportation…$0.20 for one way to Cept University. The most expensive rides have been $2.00 and  we are still alive after 45 days. … Continue reading →

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Happy Holi

Posted on March 27, 2013 by annetbell

Today was a giant play day all over India.  It is the first festival of the year in the Hindu calendar which is packed with festivals.  Holi is on the first full moon of the month of Phalgun which is … Continue reading →

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The Golden Temple….Part 2 The Langar

Posted on March 26, 2013 by annetbell

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 suggested that we wear … Continue reading →

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The Golden Temple Part I . . . The Sikh Religion

Posted on March 25, 2013 by annetbell

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was taking a “Religions of the World” class in college, that years later, I would be living religions of the world in India!  Hinduism seems quite layered and complicated, but … Continue reading →

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A Garden?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by annetbell

A garden is a peaceful place for relaxation, rest, and contemplation.  It can also be a meeting place.  Such it was in a garden, Jallianwala Bagh,  in Amritsar, Punjab on Sunday, April 15, 1919. The day was one of the … Continue reading →

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We Really Are Rock Stars…….Action TV Stars!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by annetbell

It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January. We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation to us. The man with me in the pictures … Continue reading →

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KFC in India

Posted on March 21, 2013 by annetbell

It started maybe six weeks into our time in India….missing American food.  Some guys found Dominoes, others visited McDonald’s for paneer cheese sandwiches which weren’t too satisfying, but the French fries were great, and someone saw a KFC in Alpha Mall!  The … Continue reading →

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