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Modera Sun Temple ( from 2/08/13)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately because we weren’t instructed to remove our … Continue reading →

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Mr. Doshi. . . .Father of Indian Architecture

Posted on November 23, 2013 by annetbell

Meet Mr. Doshi, known as the Father of Indian Architecture.  For Americans, that makes him the  Frank Lloyd Wright of Indian architecture.   Mr. Doshi was the dean of the CEPT Architecture School for 20 years and designed the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Stealing the Pope’s Heart!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by annetbell

These photographs from The Huffington Post need no explanation! What a memory!  Nameste. . .  . .This Is Pope Francis and His New Friend!

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Sweeping, Sweeping Everywhere ( from February 9,2013)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by annetbell

In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere and that is into piles along the sides of the road. In the mornings, … Continue reading →

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Navona . . . Roman Gathering Place

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

  One day years ago, when we were with our children and a group of architecture students,  our children and I were in Piazza Novona just for a walk, when we saw cameras, scaffolding and crowds of people at one end … Continue reading →

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Back and Forth

Posted on October 18, 2013 by annetbell

Many houses in the United States with large enough porches have swings as a part of the seating arrangement. We had a late Victorian shingle style house  with a wrap around front porch. Just at the entrance was a redwood … Continue reading →

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Autumn in New York

Posted on October 17, 2013 by annetbell

Well, technically New York is not New England but we have the same beautiful Maple Trees as does Canada. These are the trees with the vivid red and orange colors that people visit this area to see in October  And … Continue reading →

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Adalaj Ni Vav- Nominated As One of the Seven Wonders of India

Posted on October 12, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxFo73mB50&list=PLYlq9_KV5dunZv3NZrQFZEdEnmvoKD0BF&index=7 A lovely video of Adalaj Ni Vav, a little politics showing the roads of Gujurat, parrots flying around, Indians enjoying their treasures , and the elegant Adalaj Ni Vav.  I couldn’t find the Amatabh Bachchan Breathe a Bit of … Continue reading →

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How Was Adalaj Ni Vav Built, 500 Years Ago?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by annetbell

This is an example of an architect’s quick sketch of Adalaz Ni Vav and is an representative  example of work the students would do at each site we visited.  When they started many of them felt inadequate but their skills improved … Continue reading →

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Errol Pires Knots of 50.mov

Posted on September 29, 2013 by annetbell

Many of you enjoyed my post yesterday of this craftsman saving these ancient skills. I found a quick video showing his work set to jazz and some lovely interior courtyard of the N I D ( National Institute of Design) … Continue reading →

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