Category Archives: Travel

For the Love of Music . . . . . BBC

Posted on November 28, 2014 by annetbell

This is an amazing video about the place music holds  in the world and some of the varied musicians who enrich our lives.  Happy  Black Friday shopping !

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Good Neighbors

Posted on November 23, 2014 by annetbell

This will make you smile on this Sunday morning.  See what happens in Canada at the beginning of a hockey match when the  microphone went out.  Keep it mind, the crowd is in Toronto! Now, the  question is  would have … Continue reading →

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Gujurati Model Village. . . . Incredible India!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by annetbell

India is on the move. . . this week their Mars Orbiter was  recognized as one of the most important scientific accomplishments of the year.  Yes, a developing country  that is very poor .  Now I am sure some of … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Where I Call Home!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by annetbell

One thing that I really like is that the photos are labeled with where they are in the Hudson River Region. In case you want to explore, they are real places which can be found! The irony is that these … Continue reading →

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The Countdown Begins. . . . . .

Posted on November 15, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste! Ouch!   Yes, there are inoculations that you need to get for safe travel in India. We will be in country for 4 months which is probably different than a week or two touring.   David and I went … Continue reading →

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Thank You , Claude Monet!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by annetbell

Claude Monet  would be 174 years old today.  He was born in Paris, France and is, today, one of  the world’s most famous and popular artists.  His style and work lead to the name of an art movement, “Impressionism.”  Themes … Continue reading →

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Rosetta Now and Then

Posted on November 13, 2014 by annetbell

This man who worked on the mission , had a great deal of faith in the success of the landing. He invested in a permanent and quite expensive “tat” on his thigh before the  event!  In response to the historical … Continue reading →

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“Interstellar”, the film

Posted on November 8, 2014 by annetbell

Well, today was a definite first for me.  I saw a geeky science fiction space travel movie and I loved it!   Now I am not one who has a fascination with stars, planets, galaxies, or space  exploration.   That … Continue reading →

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25 Bridges Not to Be Missed as you explore the world

Posted on November 7, 2014 by annetbell

I found this list of incredible bridges from around the world when I was researching the rope bridge at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.  It is included in the list of 25.  And in fact, I have seen and or … Continue reading →

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Pannini Not Panini ?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by annetbell

Oh I have to quickly get your attention before you click me off after seeing this grand 18th century portrait of Govanni Paol Pannini!  Here is the more well know panini or hot toasted Italian sandwich , we all know … Continue reading →

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