Category Archives: Architecture

Gujurati Model Village. . . . Incredible India!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by annetbell

India is on the move. . . this week their Mars Orbiter was recognized as one of the most important scientific accomplishments of the year. Yes, a developing country that is very poor . Now I am sure some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Gujarat, Gujarati Model Village, Incredible India, India, Indian space program, Modernizing villages, MOM Mars Mission, PM Modi, Punsari, Rahul Gandhi, Sonja Gandhi | 1 Comment

Fun Friday. . . Giant’s Causeway and the Rope Bridge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by annetbell

The Giant’s Causeway is considered by many as the 8th natural wonder of the world! It lies on the north eastern tip of Ireland on the Irish Sea. And it is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, Carrick-a-Rede, Giant's Causeway, most popular Northern Ireland destination, Northern Ireland, photography, salmon fishing, Tourist site, tourists | 15 Comments

Londonderry. . . . . Derry Ireland

Posted on October 15, 2014 by annetbell

Derry or Londonderry was to be a night stopover on our way to the Giant’s Causeway when we were in Ireland in the summer of 2010. What a surprise to have it worm its way into our hearts. David plans … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, B&B in Ireland, blogging, Derry Ireland, engineering, images, Intact medieval wall, Ireland, Londonderry, medieval wall, photography, walled city | 2 Comments

Staunton, Virginia

Posted on September 3, 2014 by annetbell

Here in a small town in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the only home I knew as I grew from baby to my late teens, is my high school. This past weekend, my graduating class returned to Staunton … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged architecture, historic districts, reunions, Robert E. Lee High School, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Staunton Virginia, Stonewall Jackson Hotel | 12 Comments

Delhi’s Incredible Growth

Posted on August 14, 2014 by annetbell

“Unbelievable but true,” Officer Singh. Images from the inner city to the rapidly growing suburbs. The high rise apartments are like none I have ever seen. . . . . anywhere! If you were to live in Delhi, would … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged bikes, blogging, British rule for 200 years, Delhi India, education in India, electrical wires, electricity, India, Indian Middle Class, New Delhi, old city, suburbs, tourists, trash | 2 Comments

Goa. . . More Than the Beaches

Posted on July 31, 2014 by annetbell

Portuguese Goa Originally posted on May 12, 2013by annetbell Namaste! As the students enjoyed the promised two restful days on the beaches, David and I headed down to explore the Portuguese footprint in India, mostly the churches. Now we have seen many … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Cathedral of Mount Mary, Christianity, churches of Goa, convent, faith, Goa, Goa India, Portuguese Goa, St Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, UNESCO, world religion | 33 Comments

Girls’ Weekend in Skaneateles, New York

Posted on July 19, 2014 by annetbell

Just like last year, the guys in our family headed to Baltimore for a weekend of baseball. This time to see the Yankees, who are universally hated by most fans in the country unless, of course, they are from NYC. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged architecture, Aurora NY, blogging, Doug's Fish Fry, family generations, Finger Lake Lavender Festival, Lake Skaneateles, memories, NY, photography, Skaneateles, swimming, Syracuse, water source, Wells College | 60 Comments

Temple Towns in the South of India

Posted on July 2, 2014 by annetbell

Temple Towns in the South of India (Reblogged) Posted on April 22, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Sacred Architecture was our focus in the Tamil Nadu cities of Srirangam, Chidambaram,Thanjavar, and Madurai. We saw many of the major Hindu Temples but only a tiny fraction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, culturer, Hinduism, history, religion, sacred architecture, Southern India, Temple towns | 17 Comments

Chennai Building Collapse

Posted on July 1, 2014 by annetbell

This tragedy happened last weekend and the pictures brought back memories of seeing construction in India. The bamboo sticks are used for scaffolding, and my architect assured me that they are very strong. But to hold up a building of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged bamboo scaffolding, building, building collapse, cheap life, Chennai, construction in India, engineers, Madras, saftely issues | 19 Comments

The Grand Canyon of the East

Posted on June 19, 2014 by annetbell

Our Saturday started with a Lacrosse game in Tonawanda, a suburb of Buffalo. John, Parker’s other grandfather was there and we told him we were off to see Niagara Falls after the game. He asked if we knew about Letchworth … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Grand Canyon of the East", architecture, blogging, Buffalo, camping, gorge, Lacrosse, Letchworth State Park, nature, New York, photography, Tonowanda, Victorian era, waterfalls | 25 Comments