Category Archives: Travel

Mr. Modi and the Potties

Posted on August 5, 2014 by annetbell

INDIA’S NEW #1 TACKLES #2 JULY 18, 2014 WORDYMAMMOTH 1 COMMENT A top priority of India’s new government is to end defecating in the open by 2019. This is very exciting ! This week’s Economist has some of the disturbing … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, feeding the masses, Hindus, history, hygiene, India, Mr. Modi, Muslims, public health, toilets | 14 Comments

Charging African Elephant!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by annetbell

This photo moment happened on a Safari in South Africa. Please note this is an African elephant. Without a doubt, the Indian gentle giants are much friendlier ! Have you been on a safari? Have you been up-close and personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, blogging, elephant, elephant charge, India, safari, South Africa, travel | 12 Comments

“What a privilege to taste it!”

Posted on August 1, 2014 by annetbell

With all the tragic news coming from West Africa about the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, only two countries away from the Ivory Coast,here is Alfonse, a cocoa farmer. Witness his first taste of western chocolate after a lifetime of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1918 Spanish Flu, chocolate, cocoa, cocoa farmers, Commonwealth Games, Ebola, Edinburgh Scotland, farmers, Ivory Coast, pandemic, Sierra Leone, travel, West Africa | 12 Comments

Eric’s Way to Santiago

Posted on July 27, 2014 by annetbell

This is an inspirational Sunday piece of love, faith, family and just the things what makes life worth living. I wanted to include the trailer of “The Way” but for some reason, I can’t copy and paste it. . … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "The Way", encouragement, France, inspirational, journey, kindness, love, pilgrims, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Sunday, understanding | 7 Comments

Chennai, India St. Thomas Cathedral and Shiva

Posted on July 23, 2014 by annetbell

← Temple Towns in the South of India Jungle Boat → St Thomas Cathedral, Chennai Originally Posted on April 23, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Thomas, the saint of doubters, is depicted in Caravaggio’s vivid painting at the moment of his belief of the resurrection of Christ as he inserted his finger into … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged art, art history, Caravaggio, Chennai, Christ, Christianity, creator god in Hinduism, culture, doubt, doubter, history of Christianity, History of Hinduism, India, Madras, relics of disciples, Religions of the World, saint of doubters, Santiago de Compostela, Shiva, St Thomas, St. Peters, St. Thomas Cathegral of Chennai | 3 Comments

Special Market in Amersterdam, New York

Posted on July 22, 2014 by annetbell

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S3498734.shtml?cat=300 I was thrilled that my friend Judy pointed this out to me. Please check out my post for KFC Ahmadabad and their “special ” restaurant! https://talesalongtheway.com/2014/04/23/good-citizen-in-india-kentucky-fried-chicken/ This seems like a good idea all the way around. Why aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Ahmadabad, Amsterdam, blogging, customer service, fresh local produce, India, inspiration, jobs for the disabled, jobs for the least among us, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, Liberty Fresh Market, local vendors, market with a mission, New York, restaurant, travel | 1 Comment

Girls’ Weekend in Skaneateles, New York

Posted on July 19, 2014 by annetbell

Just like last year, the guys in our family headed to Baltimore for a weekend of baseball. This time to see the Yankees, who are universally hated by most fans in the country unless, of course, they are from NYC. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged architecture, Aurora NY, blogging, Doug's Fish Fry, family generations, Finger Lake Lavender Festival, Lake Skaneateles, memories, NY, photography, Skaneateles, swimming, Syracuse, water source, Wells College | 60 Comments

India’s Lost World

Posted on July 18, 2014 by annetbell

I have not been to northeast India which is secluded, wild ,devoid of architecture. This film shows a culture and place untouched by civilization. The shots of the beautiful landscape, the ancient culture, and the animals are truly beautiful. Forgive … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient people, animals, blogging, Chriss Moon, culture, Disney Channel, jungle, Lost India, northeast India, photography, travel, untouched people | 14 Comments

Kerala Jungle Boat Ride

Posted on July 15, 2014 by annetbell

Jungle Boat First Posted on April 25, 2013by annetbell Namaste from the Back Water Canals of Kerala! 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. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged backwater canals, blogging, culture, history, house boats, India, jungle, Kerala, rice paddies, snake boat races, Southern India, spice plantations, team sport | 22 Comments

Music Monday The Beach Boys ” All Summer Long”

Posted on July 14, 2014 by annetbell

Surf music, Sunny days, Sand, Sun, Surf, Star filled nights, Southern California = SUMMER! What is “summer ” to you ? Come to think about it, Southern California is “Summer” all year round. Have you been … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "All Summer Long", 1964, Beach Boys, California, music, surf music | 14 Comments