Category Archives: India

What I Am Striving For. . . . . .

Posted on February 26, 2015 by annetbell

  Ha Ha. . .. . Never in a million years!

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Yoga Then and Now. . . . . .

Posted on February 25, 2015 by annetbell

Yes, three of the girls and I do Yoga 4 or 5 nights each week.  We are trying to do it consistently during the month of February as we will be travling for almost 2 weeks in March.  The cost … Continue reading →

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Design Studio . . . . Home Away From Home

Posted on February 24, 2015 by annetbell

  People have asked what I do each day while we are in Amdavad.  Here is the Design Studio and this is it!  I sit and read or blog at one of the empty tables.  The students and David  in … Continue reading →

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333 Slaves Rescued in Second Largest Operation in IJM History

Posted on February 23, 2015 by annetbell

International Justice Mission is doing such wonderful work all over the world, but of late  they have been especially successful in India.  The new government has been very open  inviting IJM  to  join Indian  attorneys, social workers, and the police. … Continue reading →

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Sarkhez Roza

Posted on February 20, 2015 by annetbell

  Amdavad has long been an  economic and cultural center and is known for her hospitality and the spirit of enterprise of her people.   Another important  aspect of Amdavad is the architecture of glory and worship  with Gandhi Ashram, … Continue reading →

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On the Road with Royd in Rajasthan

Posted on February 18, 2015 by annetbell

On our Rajasthan trip, Royd road shotgun in the bus so as to be able to take some of his amazing images. And he has been so gracious to give me his images of people and  some architecture, too. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Fort at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. . . . . and Connections. . . .

Posted on February 18, 2015 by annetbell

  Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fortifications in the world. It is listed as a World Heritage Sites  and is located in the heart of the ancient city of Jailsalmer. It was built  nearly a thousand years ago … Continue reading →

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What This Tree Has Seen. . . . . . .

Posted on February 17, 2015 by annetbell

Left to right: Cassie, Matt, August, and Jennifer I am including my former posts on this Banyan Tree and Adalaj Vav.  This is one of my favorite sties on the outskirts of Amdavad and part of the filming that the … Continue reading →

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Cricket World Cup Fever. . . . . from Down Under

Posted on February 15, 2015 by annetbell

  The World Cup series in Cricket has begun !  Today for my part of the world the meeting of India and Pakistan on the field of a cricket match was a very big deal. Such a better competion and … Continue reading →

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Incense In India . . . . .

Posted on February 12, 2015 by annetbell

Incense is an ancient rich tradition in society and religious occasions in India.  Agarbathi is a word derived from ancient Sanskrit.  It is mentioned in the old Vedic texts to be used to mask odors with  pleasurable smells. The modern … Continue reading →

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