Category Archives: Travel

The Clash of Seasons

Posted on October 27, 2016 by annetbell

On Monday, I went with Judy and Eileen north a couple of hours to the Vermont Country Store. It was a clear, warm day as we left Troy. The further we drove , we noticed  what my husband calls, “the … Continue reading →

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Beggars, Monkeys, Rickshaws, and Indian Generosity

Posted on October 12, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! This is one of my favorite stories  of four rickshaw drivers who touched my life!  This is one of my favorite posts.  I have continually  been touched by the kind, gentle, generous spirit I experienced over and over in … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do with Dirt and Trash of One Billion People?

Posted on October 11, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste Mountain of trash in Mumbai, India  Originally Posted on February 9, 2013by annetbell In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere … Continue reading →

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Dozens arrested at India call center linked to IRS scam calls

Posted on October 9, 2016 by annetbell

A police official, right, escorts two men outside the court in Thane, outskirts of Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of … Continue reading →

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Street Dogs In Amdavad

Posted on October 8, 2016 by annetbell

  Namaste! They come in various colors, white, a ginger  brown, black, and  mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed  snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims at Palitano, Gujurat

Posted on October 5, 2016 by annetbell

  Posted initially  on February 17, 2013by annetbell Nameste ! Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only … Continue reading →

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Modhera Sun Temple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by annetbell

Posted first  on February 8, 2013by annetbell The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Presidents, One Impatient, One Talkative

Posted on October 1, 2016 by annetbell

“Let’s go Bill!”   Yesterday, after the funeral of PM Peres in Israel, President  Obama is impatient to get on the way home.   Former President Clinton, who had been invited to  return to the US on Air Force One, … Continue reading →

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War Timeline of Nuclear Neighbors, Pakistan and India

Posted on September 30, 2016 by annetbell

General Singh  reviews his troops in India.  My Indian filmmaker friend Chandresh Bhatt  messaged me last night with this news. We were surprised that it had not been more visible in the  news  here. Yesterday, the news was about the … Continue reading →

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Alcohol In Predominately Hindu India

Posted on September 29, 2016 by annetbell

World One of India’s most-populous states recently banned alcohol. Mayhem ensued. Praveen Kumar, in a white sleeveless vest, says he is too afraid to a drink since prohibition started in April. His wife, Sumedhi Kumar, is part of a women’s … Continue reading →

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