Category Archives: Architecture

Gandhiji

Posted on June 12, 2014 by annetbell

Posted on April 4, 2013by annetbell   Namaste: Ghandiji was the name, used by Indians, to  show love and respect for the Father of India. Interesting that he chose non-violence and civil disobedience to reach the desired end for  freedom and self-reliance … Continue reading →

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28 TOWNS IN ITALY YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE REAL PLACES

Posted on June 7, 2014 by annetbell

They are almost TOO perfect looking to be real. 1. Burano   We have visited most of these fairy tale towns. Burano is on an island off of Venice known as the lace town. I bought beautiful lace tablecloths there from … Continue reading →

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Vals, Collision at the Thermal Baths of the Architect, Businessman, Politics, and Minimalism

Posted on May 28, 2014 by annetbell

High in the towering Swiss mountainsabove Geneva, is a quaint Swiss town which appears  in so many ways, ordinary.   With a closer look, a natural stone cave-like structure is visible.   The stone used by Peter Zumthor, the Swiss … Continue reading →

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Photography from a Different Angle

Posted on May 18, 2014 by annetbell

What Happens When A Photographer Takes The Same Photo From A Different Angle 14 May, 2013 in Article, Images | Comment http://themetapicture.com/famous-photos-from-a-different-angle/ You’ve probably already seen the world’s most famous landmarks through photos that show them in all their beautiful, historical glory. Here’s what happens … Continue reading →

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Unity Among the Oppressed, The Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czechoslovakia

Posted on May 10, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste! In 1968, the Russians rolled into Wenceslas Square, Prague  in their tanks to declare martial law.  This monumental square would also be the site for the Velvet Revolution in 1989.   1989 view. . . The Russian empire( Warsaw … Continue reading →

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New Mexico

Posted on May 3, 2014 by annetbell

Presented by Affordable Services You can tell from the title that this state in the West of the US has a strong Mexican culture.  It is one of the states of the famous four corners. We actually went to the … Continue reading →

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India displaces Japan to become third-largest world economy in terms of PPP: World Bank Economic Times                                                 … Continue reading →

Posted on May 2, 2014 by annetbell | 6 Comments

The Sublime Taj Mahal!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by annetbell

   Originally posted on March 18, 2013by annetbell   Namaste. . . . . The Taj Mahal  is one of the world’s most famous and recognizable buildings. Remember a forlorn Princess Diana sitting on the famous bench, all alone?  Her prince was … Continue reading →

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“The Grand Budapest Hotel”

Posted on April 29, 2014 by annetbell

The “Grand Budapest Hotel”  is the story of the legendary concierge at a famous  European hotel between the world wars, and his lobby boy, Zero Moustafa , who becomes his trusted friend. The plot includes a priceless Renaissance painting and … Continue reading →

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TV Action Stars Discovered at a Wedding!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by annetbell

We Really Are Rock Stars…….Action TV Stars!  Originally 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 … Continue reading →

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