Category Archives: Architecture

The Steep Winding Way Up Mt. Abu

Posted on February 5, 2015 by annetbell

  Check-out the difficult road up to Mt. Abu.  The kids in the back of the bus had to stop at a safe spot for some fresh air and knee stretching. No one was physically sick but pretty close and … Continue reading →

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The Jain Religion

Posted on February 4, 2015 by annetbell

These are Jain monks with their mouths covered because of their belief in total  non-violence towards all living things. The orthodox Jains cover their mouths so as not to inadvertently swallow a living organism. Some  have a sweeper who walks … Continue reading →

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The Haveli in Jaisalmer

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

This is a picture from atop the fort in Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. Namaste! Today, Jaisalmer is a remote outpost in the desert and actually the last city in India before the desert and then the border  with … Continue reading →

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Kites By Day, Lanterns By Night. . . . .

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

  Here we are on the roof of the Mill Owner’s Building setting off lanterns!  You can tell by the happy faces that a fun time was had by all ! We leave Jaisalmer in about an hour.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Golden City of Rajasthan

Posted on January 25, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste from Jaisalmer, India  ! We have been travelling since last Tuesday and will return to Amdavad  on next Wednesday night after a world wind eight day trip to Rajasthan, a neighboring state to Gujarat. Here is an image from Google Public … Continue reading →

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Ahmedavad. . . . Where Lies the Heart (Amdavad)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by annetbell

Thanks Judith K ! This Is Incredible India. . . . . . T I I I !

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Anne Meets Hati !

Posted on January 10, 2015 by annetbell

  Ah-ti ,the elephant, is an Amdavad resident who just happened to appear new the Fort where we were tourisiting yesterday. Nothing nicer than to see an Ah-ti  at the beginning of a busy day, and quite a friendly girl … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Amdavad

Posted on January 8, 2015 by annetbell

Sights and  sites yesterday and today sounds.  Before I start you should know that  I don’t like silence at home or pregnant pauses in conversations!   Even in India I want the TV on and there are all Hindu channels … Continue reading →

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Images of Amdavad

Posted on January 7, 2015 by annetbell

Today, I am going to show you some sights and sites from Amdavad taken  the last few days.  Professor and I have been here a week and one day and the students not yet a week!  Already we have seen … Continue reading →

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Joey Fala, Organist and Architecture Student

Posted on December 20, 2014 by annetbell

I just saw on the Saturday morning show, that there are students at prestigious George Washington  University who have signed petitions supporting  exchanging an American citizen for an illegal immigrant! http://www.campusreform.org/?ID=6151 You probably have also seen ‘on the street interviews” … Continue reading →

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