Category Archives: Travel

Security in India. . . . . The Taj Mahal

Posted on March 15, 2015 by annetbell

One of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal,  in its gleaming white marble and semiprecious Indian stones bathed in the “sky blue pink” of the dawn.  Even more beautiful  is  the story of the love of … Continue reading →

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A Twist on the Taj Mahal Story

Posted on March 14, 2015 by annetbell

The rose color that permeates the white marble at sunrise. . . INDIA 25 June 2014 Last updated at 20:43 Taj Mahal: Was India’s ‘monument to love’ built out of guilt? By Geeta PandeyBBC News, Delhi Often described as one … Continue reading →

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More Holi Foolishness!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by annetbell

    Matt?     Dbell with his Batman water gun and some very colorful clothes !   Jennifer and Matt ! Most of  the gang. . . . . . including the rickshaw driver Selim!   Dbell getting Jhoan … Continue reading →

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Travelling in India

Posted on March 9, 2015 by annetbell

The Amber Fort Jaipur, Rajasthan, India The King’s gate at the Amber Fort, Jaipur. Amber Fort is one of the  most popular tourist sites because of its  proximity of Agra, and the Taj Mahal . It is an amazing site … Continue reading →

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Travelling in India Is An Adventure, Not a Vacation !

Posted on March 8, 2015 by annetbell

  Here is the station in Jaipur.  We reached here after a 12 hour train ride at 4:15 this morning.  I had slept on the train. . . . . 3rd class but with welcomed AC.  David and I were … Continue reading →

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Happy Holi!

Posted on March 7, 2015 by annetbell

I just got some crazy pictures from yesterday !  Holi is the Spring Festival of Color.  People throw colors, colored water shot from water guns,or buckets of water.   We were with two parties , one a group from CEPT, … Continue reading →

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BBC Delhi Rape Documentary. . . Updated

Posted on March 6, 2015 by annetbell

Sad to say this video has been censored. It was available when I posted it this morning, but now it is private. ” The truth shall set you free!”   Just received this from Judy in New York.  As far … Continue reading →

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Travelling Gujuratis. . . . . with Azeem Banatwalla

Posted on March 4, 2015 by annetbell

Here is one of the Breathe In A Bit of Gujurat commercials made by legendary Indian actor, Amitabh Bachchan   My good friend Judy sent me this act.  Gujurat is the state in India where we are most of our … Continue reading →

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Scientific Proof Why Indian Food Is So Good

Posted on March 4, 2015 by annetbell

  The Washington Post   Wonkblog Scientists have figured out what makes Indian food so delicious Researchers have data crunched 2,500 recipes and found the secret to their success. By Roberto A. Ferdman March 3 at 8:15 AM Curries, rice, … Continue reading →

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The Horror Needs to Be Told

Posted on March 3, 2015 by annetbell

  After this horrible rape and murder, there were many protests in India.  We arrived with the first group of students  just weeks afterwards.  The victim was Jyoti Singh, a 23 year old medical student who planned using her life … Continue reading →

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