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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

Feral Dogs

Posted on February 12, 2013 by annetbell

  They come in various colors, white, a ginger  brown, black, and  mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed  snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the street scrounging … Continue reading →

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Books on India

Posted on February 11, 2013 by annetbell

Just in case some of you are interested in  books about  India that I have recently read, today I thought I would share them.  Two are fiction and one is narrative nonfiction.  All are available on  e-books. Vish Pur Mysteries…a … Continue reading →

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Sweeping, Sweeping Everywhere!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by annetbell

In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere and that is into piles along the sides of the road. In the mornings, … Continue reading →

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The Sun Temple at Modhera

Posted on February 8, 2013 by annetbell

The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately because we weren’t instructed to remove our … Continue reading →

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After five weeks in India, I am finally starting my blog. I have lots of observations, experiences, and photos I want to share with you. Through my eyes and words, I want each of you to experience this exotic, ancient country … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2013 by annetbell | 17 Comments