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The Gardens of Monmouth Inn

Posted on August 6, 2016 by annetbell

The breathtaking gardens of the Inn merge into 26 acres of land. The summit is tiers of Italian gardens. It is formal in design, with several fountains for the water element. There is a formal pathway with private spaces with … Continue reading →

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on July 12, 2016 by annetbell

Isabella Stewart Gardner was an American art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. The favorite destination on her world travels was Venice, Italy. To house her collection in Boston, she had a building designed as a 15 C Venetian … Continue reading →

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King and Queen with Their “People” at Modhera SunTemple

Posted on May 20, 2016 by annetbell

Modera Sun Temple in northern Gujurat was a favorite for both groups no doubt because of dbell’s inspiring lectures in BTA! This temple was built in the 11 Century and is ancient Hindu. This is not a step well in-spite … Continue reading →

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Surprise. . . . .Taj Mahal 2

Posted on May 18, 2016 by annetbell

Bibi-ka-Makbara– the Taj Mahal of South India Updated on July 28, 2015 from Hub Pages Is it Taj? The main entrance gate Picturesque The second Taj! Or the first? Symmetry One of the minarets Stucco work The grave of Rabia-ul-Daurani … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, Animals, Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Aurangabad, baby Taj Mahal, Ellora Caves, India, Islam, Maharashtra, Moguls, Rajasthan, south India | Leave a comment

Split, Croatia

Posted on April 7, 2016 by annetbell

Split, Croatia on the Dalmatian Coast with a not so hidden secret! As you can see from the map above, the old city is built in the ruins of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s 4th C palace. When it was … Continue reading →

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Ancient Roma, video simulation

Posted on February 24, 2016 by annetbell

www.visioninconsciousness.org Rome, the Eternal City. The home where ancient Romans believed that no matter the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, empires, Eternal City, food, history, Italy, Khan Academy, Roman Empire, Rome Reborn, video simulation, wine | 2 Comments

Baby Taj

Posted on February 23, 2016 by annetbell

Before leaving Aurangabad and the Ellora Caves, we had more architecture to visit. Bibi Ka Maqbara is the main monument of the city of Aurangabad and is an imitation of the Taj Mahal , as you can see in … Continue reading →

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Strangers become New Friends, if only for a moment. . . . .

Posted on February 2, 2016 by annetbell

One Saturday in January 2013, we went to see the legendary Sun Temple in Modhera that dates from 1026 AD. There were groups of school children of all ages on a field trip on a Saturday! All through our time … 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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Olana

Posted on November 18, 2015 by annetbell

Olana, the home of Frederick Church, who was a member of the Hudson River School of artists, was on a “to visit” lists right from the start of our time in New York. The visiting architects loved the exotic feel … Continue reading →

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