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Visitor on the Roof!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by annetbell

Last evening, Mukhes, the cook, knocked on our door and said one word. . . . “Monkeys!”  I ran to the roof terrace which is not as elegant as it sounds and there was this very large visitor.  Mukhes was … Continue reading →

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Anne Meets Hati !

Posted on January 10, 2015 by annetbell

  Ah-ti ,the elephant, is an Amdavad resident who just happened to appear new the Fort where we were tourisiting yesterday. Nothing nicer than to see an Ah-ti  at the beginning of a busy day, and quite a friendly girl … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Sights in the US

Posted on January 9, 2015 by annetbell

29 Surreal Places In America You Need To Visit Before You Die Mar 11, 2014 If you live in the U.S., you don’t need a passport to see what mother nature has to offer. 1. Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska AER Wilmington … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Amdavad

Posted on January 8, 2015 by annetbell

Sights and  sites yesterday and today sounds.  Before I start you should know that  I don’t like silence at home or pregnant pauses in conversations!   Even in India I want the TV on and there are all Hindu channels … Continue reading →

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Images of Amdavad

Posted on January 7, 2015 by annetbell

Today, I am going to show you some sights and sites from Amdavad taken  the last few days.  Professor and I have been here a week and one day and the students not yet a week!  Already we have seen … Continue reading →

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Freedom and/or Security?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by annetbell

This gives me pause. . .  as I have been pondering this  problem lately. The grand experiment which is the United States was built on personal rights for all written in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. . . … Continue reading →

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24 hours of Travelling!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by annetbell

I had not flown on a long trip until 2012 when first visiting India. By a long trip, I am using 12-14 hours of travel.  From the time we left Albany until we arrived in Amdavad, it was 24 hours … Continue reading →

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“Travelin’ Shoes” Elvin Bishhop

Posted on January 1, 2015 by annetbell

I heard this on David’s play list this morning and couldn’t help but send it along to you.  Elvin Bishop is such a good old Southern boy and this is one of my favorites.  Your toes will tap at the … Continue reading →

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Still Happy from Amdavad

Posted on December 31, 2014 by annetbell

No, I didn’t misspell Ahmedabad. . . I have learned that the natives call it Amdavad. . . so here I am. I awoke early to the sound of the Islamic early prayer. The chanting is, I think , a … Continue reading →

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“Happy”

Posted on December 27, 2014 by annetbell

“Happy” is the number one song of the year. It does just that. . . . . makes people happy!   This morning I am doing last minute things feeling very happy to be on the way  to India.  I … Continue reading →

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