Tag Archives: Ahmedabad

Sarkhez Roza

Posted on February 20, 2015 by annetbell

  Amdavad has long been an  economic and cultural center and is known for her hospitality and the spirit of enterprise of her people.   Another important  aspect of Amdavad is the architecture of glory and worship  with Gandhi Ashram, … Continue reading →

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Kites By Day, Lanterns By Night. . . . .

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

  Here we are on the roof of the Mill Owner’s Building setting off lanterns!  You can tell by the happy faces that a fun time was had by all ! We leave Jaisalmer in about an hour.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Ghandiji and Democracy. . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

Gandhi built this ashram in Amdavad and lived and planned much of his work  there for nonviolent change in  India.  An Ashram is a place of monastic lifestyle for religious or community purposes. I bought a book on sayings by … Continue reading →

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Mama on the Streets. . . . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

We were all thrilled to discover that there were nine  puppies on the lane where we live.  Actually you only see five in Jesse’s puppy picture.  We have enjoyed petting and holding the babies, and several students wanted to adopt … Continue reading →

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Mohammed’s Birthday !

Posted on January 16, 2015 by annetbell

I usually don’t have writer’s block, because I tell my stories and write just like a speak,  as one of the students pointed out. I think the hesitation is due to the fact that this event has moved up to … Continue reading →

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Ahmedavad. . . . Where Lies the Heart (Amdavad)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by annetbell

Thanks Judith K ! This Is Incredible India. . . . . . T I I I !

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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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Ahmedabad Rap Anthem

Posted on July 30, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOXDI7U_x2A   The young rapper H-Rim will introduce and entice you to visit Ahmedabad, India.  Walk along the mighty Sabamati River, high with the water from the monsoons.   See why Ahmedabad is  not only the jewel of Gujurat , … Continue reading →

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Good Citizen in India- Kentucky Fried Chicken

Posted on April 23, 2014 by annetbell

Good Citizen – KFC  Originally posted on June 18, 2013 by annetbell This is a rework of a much earlier blog from India that not many people saw. It was one of my favorites. Today is the first of two posts  in response to … Continue reading →

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TV Action Stars Discovered at a Wedding!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by annetbell

We Really Are Rock Stars…….Action TV Stars!  Originally Posted on March 22, 2013 by annetbell It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January.We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation … Continue reading →

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