Category Archives: Travel

Monday Music, “Falling Slowly” from “Once”, the film

Posted on February 16, 2015 by annetbell

This is not a current film. but was out in 2007 and I thought a good contrast to “50 Shades of Grey) which was just released.  “Once ”  touched me on several levels.  The music  is a haunting and a … 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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The Best Fun. . . .

Posted on February 11, 2015 by annetbell

    This is what I  love when it happens as we are touring.  A crowd gathers around and someone thrusts a young child or baby into my arms.  The first time, I had no idea what to do but … Continue reading →

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Temple at Ranakpur

Posted on February 8, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur,a massive 15th century Jain Temple  complex,  is not high on a mountain top but nestled the valley of Aravalli Hills in Rasjasthan . Our bus trip, though, made us feel like pilgrims first climbing up the hills and then … Continue reading →

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Historic Climb at Frozen Niagara Falls

Posted on February 6, 2015 by annetbell

Some of you might remember that I finally visited Niagara Falls last summer.  The sight and sound are impossible to describe.  Here you can see the winter that is happening in New York State right now that caused the conditions … Continue reading →

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The Steep Winding Way Up Mt. Abu

Posted on February 5, 2015 by annetbell

  Check-out the difficult road up to Mt. Abu.  The kids in the back of the bus had to stop at a safe spot for some fresh air and knee stretching. No one was physically sick but pretty close and … Continue reading →

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Shimmering Sand. . . . . .

Posted on February 3, 2015 by annetbell

  Here are our camels and handlers resting as we dismounted and  waited for the sunset in the desert. Actually, I think that is Mr. Rocket, the camel that Jennifer and I rode.  He is the main man in the … Continue reading →

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To Veil or Not to Veil ?

Posted on January 31, 2015 by annetbell

  This is not a woman seen in Gujurat but in Rajasthan.  We are used to seeing Muslim women with their faces covered but not Hindu women.  The question of why , was asked of Vikram, our guide in Jodhpur. … Continue reading →

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Peace. . . . on Mr. Rocket !

Posted on January 30, 2015 by annetbell

  Jennifer, Mr. Rocket,our camel, and I were just bumping through the desert. .   Jen was riding behind me and got this silly picture. . . what a fun ride it was . .  PEACE ! This Is Incredible … Continue reading →

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A Wedding Drone?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by annetbell

  I drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle according to Wikipedia.  It is usually thought of  as a weapon of  war used  by Special  Forces Operations to keep pilot’s safe. There is a small but growing  number of civilian application … Continue reading →

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