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Indian Architecture Award to Mr. Doshi

Posted on March 29, 2015 by annetbell

https://www.facebook.com/architecturaldigestindia/videos?fref=photo   Meet a truly amazing architect whom we have had the pleasure of meeting and talking to.  He is a gentle , kind, humble man who is known as the “Father of Indian Architecture.” He is 88 years old … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved? . . . .

Posted on March 28, 2015 by annetbell

  One of the things that has confused and yes annoyed the students and  us is how Indian people stand in line or don’t, exactly.  Here is a picture which tells the story.  The concept of personal space does not … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home. . . . . .

Posted on March 27, 2015 by annetbell

TRAVEL from New York Times A Town on New York’s Hudson River Reinvents Itself MARCH 26, 2015 Photo Troy’s downtown is rich with Victorian architecture. CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times By C. J. HUGHES Curled along the Hudson River 150 miles … Continue reading →

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Mom, Pop and the Twins!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by annetbell

  This lovely picture was taken on the grounds of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Notice the orange triangular head scares that are mandatory for entrance.   But let me tell you the back story. . . . . We, … Continue reading →

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Change in Amdavad

Posted on March 25, 2015 by annetbell

Last night we were invited to a dinner party with some professors of architecture as well as practicing architects.  One of the questions they asked us was what were changes we have seen in the city since our last visit … Continue reading →

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Elephant Ride. . . . . Check!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by annetbell

Near the top of the  list of  desired adventures in India for the students was to ride an elephant.  Jaijpur is  the place to do it..   You can stand in line  for hours at the Amber Fort and have … Continue reading →

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Music Monday from India

Posted on March 23, 2015 by annetbell

Featuring Instrumental music by Gayatri Mantra  with Flute, Sitar and Santoor Great music for relaxation!   What do you think?  This Is Incredible India !

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First Mistake. . . . Letting Them on the Property

Posted on March 23, 2015 by annetbell

March 23, 2015  Print This Post From Health Impact News Government Attacks Small Family Farm in Schenectady County New York   Unexpected Dangers of Farming by FUSSYlittleBlog Remember how I said I wanted to get more involved with local farms this … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on March 22, 2015 by annetbell

This gallery contains 19 photos.

Originally posted on keep picturing:
These silent , wordless images tell much about the journey . . . . . . . keep picturing View original post

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Safely Back!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by annetbell

  Dbell is touring the dean around  Amdavad for architecture, temples and step wells.   So I am own my own. Probably because he doesn’t want me to talk too much. Can you imagine that?   So when I decided … Continue reading →

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