Category Archives: Architecture

What Do You Do with Dirt and Trash of One Billion People?

Posted on October 11, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste Mountain of trash in Mumbai, India  Originally Posted on February 9, 2013by 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 … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims at Palitano, Gujurat

Posted on October 5, 2016 by annetbell

  Posted initially  on February 17, 2013by annetbell Nameste ! Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only … Continue reading →

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Modhera Sun Temple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by annetbell

Posted first  on February 8, 2013by 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 … Continue reading →

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Faith in Sedona

Posted on September 25, 2016 by annetbell

Most people would think of New Age Religion  with an  empathizes on nature  when questioned about  faith in Sedona, vortexes, crystals, and the red rocks.  There are many Crystal Shops and New Age card reading.  But it is the magnificent … Continue reading →

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Restaurants in Tlaquepaque

Posted on September 24, 2016 by annetbell

This is The Secret Garden where I had one very special meal while living in Arizona.  My two oldest and first friends from growing up until today, Mary and Page came to spend  several  days in the Valley of the … Continue reading →

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A Little Piece of Old Mexico in Sedona, Arizona

Posted on September 23, 2016 by annetbell

No need to drive south to Mexico when you can spend a day in Tlaquepaque in Sedona, Arizona.  For my nonspeaking Spanish speakers, the name means “the best of everything.” When Abe Miller, a Nevada businessman, began  to fulfill his … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Rock Stars !

Posted on September 22, 2016 by annetbell

  Namaste! Posted  first  on February 21, 2013 by annetbell Ahmedabad is not a tourist destination. It is a working class city which used to be called the Manchester (UK) of India due to the many fabric mills. It could also … Continue reading →

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October After 9/11/01, A Different New York

Posted on September 12, 2016 by annetbell

  This is history, and  I think meaningful, at least to me. There are so many challenges we are going through today, similar to these days in October 2001.  Posted originally  on September 12, 2013by annetbell   In October, 2001, … Continue reading →

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9/11/01 Fifteen Years Later 9/11/16

Posted on September 11, 2016 by annetbell

It was a  Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001.  My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal  popped in and  said, “Turn on your TV!”  Seeing … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Knew Infinity. . . . . . a film

Posted on September 3, 2016 by annetbell

Mathematics is not the topic most people would prefer as a  film topic, right?  Well, Matthew Brown, who directed, worked for 10 years with mathematics experts to insure the proofs and theories were correct and that the audience would not … Continue reading →

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