Category Archives: India

Immigrants’ Perspective on Coming to America

Posted on August 13, 2015 by annetbell

Elllis Island in the harbor of New York City was the gateway to America for 60 years.  Today immigrants are still coming to America but in different ways and with different means. David sent me this link today and I … Continue reading →

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Isn’t Love Grand?

Posted on August 12, 2015 by annetbell

    Thanks Judy!   What if she had said, “No?”

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Don’t Freak, I Am Sikh!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by annetbell

The Sikh’s Golden Temple is one of my favorite Indian sites.  Here is a previous post of mine.  Thanks Judy for this video. . . . Don’t Freak, I Am a Sikh !  They are wonderful people!  If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Are You a Christian?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/OcDitnmLBYg As I walked through the ancient windy streets of  Varanasi, at several places, I was able to stop, stretch out my arms and touch the sides of the buildings. I think you will believe it after seeing this picture … Continue reading →

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Purdeep Suti. . . . . .Silly Saturday !

Posted on August 1, 2015 by annetbell

This Is Silly Saturday! 

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India . . . . Pakistan. . . .”Barjangi Bhaijan” . . . . . a film

Posted on July 31, 2015 by annetbell

Sunday, Alice came over to work on her mom’s gift and then we were off to see an Indian film.  It has taken India by storm as the  feel good, escape fairy tale and staring Salmon Khan, the most popular … Continue reading →

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Three Day Quote Challenge-DAY ONE

Posted on July 28, 2015 by annetbell

I have been blogging now for over two years with nearly 900 posts.  There was a time when I was participating in the awards scene pretty prolifically.  Then I decided that though I was touched and honored by  the nominations … Continue reading →

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“Beyond” Varanasi, India. . . . . . Sadhu Documentary

Posted on July 26, 2015 by annetbell

I love when this happens on WordPress.  A  very talented  blogger, Seta Rasa,http://sitarasa.com/ sent me this amazing video of three young photographers in Varanasi filming Sadhus. I know it is long, but for those of you who are interested, here … Continue reading →

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Motley Crew

Posted on July 24, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste! The Sadu, who is dressed in the Hindu color of saffron was wondering the streets of Varanasi when I met him.  Varanasi is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city, 9000 years old)  on earth by the Hindus.  With archaeologists … Continue reading →

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Chivalry Lives!

Posted on July 23, 2015 by annetbell

Royd and Jesse. . . For those who always read my blog, Royd  is the photographer I wrote about and also half of the twins!   David called Jesse, the observer.  He is very quiet but observant of all that … Continue reading →

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