Tag Archives: Amdavad

A Too Quick Visit to Amdavad

Posted on February 20, 2017 by annetbell

David and I were in Amdavad from January 13 – 23 for a world wind of work for him and a  flying around trying to visit all our favorite sites and seeing as many as possible of special friends.   … Continue reading →

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Monkey Madness!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! This is one of my favorite images.  It is from Delhi and shows  conundrum of humans and monkeys in India. Monkeys are everywhere  because of the  Hudaman, the Hindu  monkey god.    Hindus revere Hanuman, the Monkey god and … Continue reading →

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Tea with the Dead

Posted on January 16, 2016 by annetbell

image by gujaratonweb.com Just an ordinary tearoom where many, mostly men, gather for there morning chai. As good as the food is, the charm and draw of the shop is the mystery of Muslim tombs scattered throughout the shop.   … Continue reading →

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Commercial for EasyIME

Posted on July 2, 2015 by annetbell

Here is the 30 second commercial  that took all day to make back in March!  It was made in India to save money to be  shown in California, Texas, New York, and Florida. These are the states with the highest … Continue reading →

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Children of God #2

Posted on April 30, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/1k7ypBocrKQ The cheapest and most expedient way  for society to eradicate the slums  is by leveling them after moving the people out and clearing the property.  Next of course, new high rise apartment will be built. This is solving the problem and helping … Continue reading →

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Second Day of 111 F. (44 C) with More Days to Come !

Posted on April 19, 2015 by annetbell

  Nothing says India more than the continuous sunshine and camels, unless it is the relentless heat!  After my years in Arizona , we would say something is  “Hot as Arizona!”, but now it is “Hot as India!”  It is … Continue reading →

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Spring in India

Posted on April 15, 2015 by annetbell

For several mornings, very early, we have been hearing loud mating calls of the peacocks. Yesterday, I stood on the roof terrace and saw  them flying  from roof top to roof top in a sort of mating dance.  Yes, peacocks … 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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Heavy Rain On March 1?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by annetbell

Yesterday morning we were awakened at 6AM with pounding on the tin roof and loud thunder in the distance !  Honestly, we were not surprised as the weather forecast called for downpours and thunder. Well, during monsoon season this would … Continue reading →

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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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