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Made in India

Posted on June 1, 2013 by annetbell

Khadi Gramudyog is a movement to support local production as a  sustainable solution to environmental, economical and social concerns. This all sounds very topical and  now, but this idea of “village industry” was at the heart of Gandhi’s  vision for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cow

Posted on May 30, 2013 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

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The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . . .

Posted on May 23, 2013 by annetbell

Giant flat bowls of marigolds greet you at the entrance to the House of MG, Ahmedabad’s Urban Heritage Hotel, found in the chaotic heart of the old city.  After all, these perky golden blossoms mean good luck and happiness. Because … Continue reading →

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Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. .

Posted on May 20, 2013 by annetbell

Manek Chowk is the central square of Ahmedabad’s oldest district, The Pols.  During the day  it is the liveliest market in Ahmedabad where fruits, spices, traditional steel kitchen and table utensils are sold as well as a section of bright Indian fabrics. … Continue reading →

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An Indian Dream House?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by annetbell

                      Magazines are filled with pictures of the  homes of the rich and famous.  They seem to fly off the shelves at the market. Even today, I drove through a lovely … Continue reading →

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Tiny Indian Squirrel

Posted on May 16, 2013 by annetbell

Though it looks like our chipmunk, this is a  squirrel found only in parts of  India.  We noticed them scooting up the trees and across the lane where we lived in Ahmedabad.  The  first significant encounter I had with this  tiny animal … Continue reading →

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Sunday Market in Ahmedabad

Posted on May 14, 2013 by annetbell

This market is named “Sunday” solely because of it’s location at the end of the Ellis Bridge and its”business only on Sunday”.  There are daily markets all over the city as these are  the places where everyday people do their shopping. … Continue reading →

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Portuguese Goa

Posted on May 12, 2013 by annetbell

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 churches all over Europe, and are not easily impressed. These … Continue reading →

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Ta Ta For Now!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by annetbell

A season comes to an end as another begins.  Our spring season in India has turned into 108-109 degrees of summer. The computer challenges of the beginning of our visit have returned with our internet being disconnected. We can thank … Continue reading →

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Jungle Boat

Posted on April 25, 2013 by annetbell

Well, I teased you in a previous  post telling you that jungle is a Hindi word, so here are pictures to show you the reason.  Kerala is an enchanting mosaic of rice paddy fields, coconut groves, wide beaches, backwater labyrinths  and jungle.  People … Continue reading →

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