Author Archives: annetbell

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

Castel Sant’ Angelo

Posted on October 28, 2015 by annetbell

From Google Public Domain If you asked my son today, many years after our times in Roma with groups of students, he would tell you that the Castel was and is his favorite site. He has a picture or … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, Bernini, Castile Saint Angelo, fortress for the pope, Hadrian, history, Roman builders, Rome, secret passage, Tiber River | 6 Comments

Grandma at the Window

Posted on October 27, 2015 by annetbell

‘Grandma in the window’ shares special bond with students that goes beyond a wave by Alexandra Zaslow TODAY.com It has become a daily routine for the students on bus No. 7 in Arlington, Washington, to wave to the “grandma in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged kindness, love, respecting and loving their elders, school bus, Student waving to Grandma, thank you, thoughtfulness | 6 Comments

The Alhambra , Granada Spain

Posted on October 27, 2015 by annetbell

The exquisite Muslim calligraphy at the jewel of the Moorish empire, the Alhambra, in Granada Spain. Google Public Domanin This is one of my all time favorite places i have visited, even though it was years ago that we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, blogging, building, Christianity, decoration, design, garden, history, intricate design, Islam, King Charles, medicine. building, moorish culltures, Moorish culture, Renaissance architecture, Renaissance palace, The Alhambra Spain, travel | Leave a comment

A Temple, a Living Fort, and a Camel !

Posted on October 24, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur is the jewel in the Jain temple crown. Visiting these temples is an exercise in pilgrimages. I have shared the 2.5 miles climb up the 4000 steps up to Palatana. This temple is not up a mountain but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, camels, camping in the desert, columns, hand carved and unique columns, Haveli, Jain Religion, Jaisalmer, living fort, marble, Palatana, Ranakpur, temple | 2 Comments

Who Doesn’t Love the Bhangra?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by annetbell

The new PM of Canada, Mr Trudeau sure does! Thanks Judy!

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Bhangra, blogging, Canada, culture, dancing, Indian culture, Indian dance, joy, Prime Minister Trudeau | 9 Comments

Pets at the Pantry. . . . ConSERNS-U

Posted on October 23, 2015 by annetbell

A cat and a dog at the food pantry? Really? Well , not literally but figuratively. I have to admit that I was surprised that we have pet food donated by the animal shelters. Why? I have written about … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blogging, care of pets, cats, Conserns-U Food Pantry, dogs, love for pets, pet food, SPCA | 2 Comments

“Sicario”. . . . a film

Posted on October 22, 2015 by annetbell

In Spanish, Sicario means hit man. David and I saw this last weekend. It is an intense drug trade thriller where you will be confused, at least at the beginning, as who are the good guys and who the … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged CIA, drug trade, Emily Blunt, FBI, film, Juarez, Mexico, Rio Grande, Sicario | Leave a comment

Fragility of Democracy

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

Man killed by Indian mob. . . . The Indian Express ( New York Times) Thirty-five leading Indian authors and poets have returned coveted literary award to protest the violence that is creeping into Indian corporate life under the Hindu … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, democracy, Hinduism, India, Islam, Mr. Modi, regions, travel, world's largest democracy | Leave a comment

Discovery in the Mexican Reservoir

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

400-year-old church re-emerges from beneath Mexican reservoir Jess Staufenberg,The Independent | Oct 18, 2015, 06.25 PM IST The remains of a mid-16th century church known as the Temple of Santiago, as well as the Temple of Quechula, is visible from … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Mexican reservoir, Mexico, plagues, reduced water table, ruins of 16 C Church, slavery | 2 Comments

A Generous Heart. . . . .Mother Henny

Posted on October 20, 2015 by annetbell

I hope people will have time to read about this extraordinary woman. There is so much hatred today, as there was down through history, towards the Jewish people. My thoughts have been that there are always good and bad people … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged cooking caring for the poor, Henny Machlis, Jerusalem, Judaism, kindness, love, Sabbath, sharing, spiritual holocast | Leave a comment