Category Archives: Travel

An Unasuming Hero

Posted on July 13, 2014 by annetbell

  This is a Sunday Story to make you Smile!   Your heart will be touched and your eyes filled with tears. . . . . . . . .   Have you been touched by a hero or know … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Cage Dwellers

Posted on July 11, 2014 by annetbell

One of the things I love about film is being transported to places I have never seen, been, or even imaged.  My latest trip was to Hong Kong while I was at Hollywood Drive-In with  Grace, Henry and Alice.   … Continue reading →

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Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on July 10, 2014 by annetbell

My friend Aanchal at http://travelfunfoodpictures.com/ has nominated my blog for this award.  I am always grateful for bloggers liking talealongtheway, and I like to encourage other bloggers by nominating them.  WordPress is a family for all of us. Now a little about … Continue reading →

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The Top 50 Cities to visit in Your Lifetime

Posted on July 9, 2014 by annetbell

minube Become a fanTravel planning website and community The Top 50 Cities to See in Your Lifetime Posted: 07/03/2014 5:58 am EDT Updated: 07/08/2014 4:59 pm EDT Huffington Post Travel  July 9,2014 With our ever-expanding bucket lists, it’s sometimes easy to lose sight of … Continue reading →

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Haboob ?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by annetbell

  What is a haboob?  It is  derived from the Sudan,  and is an Arabic word meaning violent wind  storm.  There are three places on the planet that experience haboobs, Sahara Desert, parts of the Middle East , and Arizona. … Continue reading →

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Temple Towns in the South of India

Posted on July 2, 2014 by annetbell

Temple Towns in the South of India (Reblogged) Posted on April 22, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Sacred Architecture was our focus in the Tamil Nadu cities of Srirangam, Chidambaram,Thanjavar, and Madurai. We saw many of the major Hindu Temples but only a tiny fraction of … Continue reading →

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Chennai Building Collapse

Posted on July 1, 2014 by annetbell

This tragedy happened  last weekend and the pictures brought back memories of seeing construction in India. The bamboo sticks are used for scaffolding, and my  architect assured me that they are very strong.  But to hold up a building of … Continue reading →

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Zoo Visit in Syracuse, New York

Posted on June 29, 2014 by annetbell

  No Syracuse weather jokes today. . . . it was a perfect day to take our grandchildren as we “sit-the-babies”. We have never actually been to this zoo, but the kids were very familiar with it.   There seemed … Continue reading →

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Fight the Risk of Cancer with Indian Spices

Posted on June 28, 2014 by annetbell

6 Spices that reduce the risk of cancer Friday, June 20, 2014 by: Dr.Sofiya (NaturalNews) Cancer is a word that seems to strike fear in the hearts of nearly everyone who hears it, regardless of their age, gender or socioeconomic … Continue reading →

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Gujurat Lights

Posted on June 27, 2014 by annetbell

Solar Street Lights in Gujarat India This system is designed for outdoor application in un-electrified remote rural areas. This system is an ideal application for campus and village street lighting. The system is provided with battery storage backup sufficient to … Continue reading →

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