Category Archives: Travel

Throwback Thursday: Manek Chowk Market

Posted on October 2, 2014 by annetbell

Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. . Posted on May 20, 2013by annetbell   This is one of my favorite spots in Ahmedabad.  The four minute video is worth the time, trust me!  Manek Chowk is the … Continue reading →

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India’s New Rock Star Comes to America

Posted on September 30, 2014 by annetbell

About these ads WORLD ASIA: SOUTH & CENTRAL What’s a White House dinner without dinner? Modi and Obama will find out. (+video) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Obama for a private dinner tonight, but the prime minister … Continue reading →

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Music Monday Widor Toccata from Newark Cathedral

Posted on September 29, 2014 by annetbell

Charles-Marie Widor was a French composer, organist and teacher who lived from 1844-1937.  This is his most famous work, simply known as the Widor Toccata, though it actually is the final  piece in the 5th movement of his Symphony for … Continue reading →

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Indian Spacecraft, “Mom” First to Orbit Mars !

Posted on September 25, 2014 by annetbell

“Mom”, the affectionate  name given to the Indian spacecraft, reached Mars orbit on Wednesday, beating  China, the Americans, the Soviets, and Europe and all on a shoestring budget. $74 million  to be exact which was less than the budget to … Continue reading →

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25 True Mind-Blowing Things!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by annetbell

These 25 Things Might Sound Crazy But They’re Mind-Blowingly True. #9 Is AWESOME. June 18, 2014 Other Stuff  It’s a strange place, this world we live in. Cars park on driveways and drive on parkways, hot dogs come in packs of … Continue reading →

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Most Famous Exotic Marigold of India

Posted on September 21, 2014 by annetbell

The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . . . Posted originally  on May 23, 2013by 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 … Continue reading →

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Camel Racing and the Slave Trade in United Arab Emirates

Posted on September 20, 2014 by annetbell

This is not a happy, feel good post on this Saturday morning. I am deeply saddened  by  the violence and possible voting irregularities in Scotland. Just another example of greed in this world where  money, no matter the currency, and … Continue reading →

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“Scotland the Brave”. . . the day after. . . .

Posted on September 19, 2014 by annetbell

Today is not the day I expected or  filled with  the news that I wanted.  Scotland has spoken with an election of an unheard of turnout of almost 85% of the registered voters.  The “No” voters were victorious in their … Continue reading →

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“Scotland the Brave”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by annetbell

Today is election day in Scotland. All the rallies, speeches, and persuasive  blog posts are over. It is up to each Scottish voter today to vote  her/him conscience as to  what is best for Scotland now and in the future. … Continue reading →

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More Rain on the Way to Arizona

Posted on September 17, 2014 by annetbell

Last week in Tucson and Phoenix, there was heavy winter rains and flooding from a tropical hurricane. The sky warns of the coming storm. . . . . . . . . All through the Southwest, are dry creek or … Continue reading →

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