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Four Rickshaw Drivers

Posted on February 10, 2014 by annetbell

Here is another of my favorite posts. If you can wade through the 800+ words, you will meet some amazing Indian rickshaw drivers!    Posted on March 30, 2013by annetbell     From day one in India , we have had a … Continue reading →

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Sir John Soane’s House and Museum

Posted on February 7, 2014 by annetbell

I just recommend this very special home and collection to an English friend this week. It is one of two of my favorite museums. The other being The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in  Boston.   My problem with the large … Continue reading →

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Republic Day , January 26, 2014

Posted on February 5, 2014 by annetbell

Quick quiz. . . . when is Independence Day?  Why is it not celebrated on its date?   August 15,  1947 was the actual date that the English left peacefully after 200 years in India.  Republic Day began on January … Continue reading →

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A Hero Who Says He Was Just Doing His Job!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by annetbell

This is an inspiring story of a neurosurgeon in Alabama who walked 6 miles to operate on a man who was deteriorating minute by minute due to a brain trauma.  Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw was the only brain surgeon on staff … Continue reading →

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Shauny Blogging Award and A B C Blogging Award

Posted on February 3, 2014 by annetbell

Two of my blogging friends have nominated me for the blogs above. I am always very thankful for  awards and the knowledge that other bloggers are connecting with me and my blog.  I also love to pass the awards on! … Continue reading →

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Day to Night. . . . .Kites to Lights

Posted on January 31, 2014 by annetbell

As the light began to fade, no one was ready for the magic to be over and it wasn’t.  The sky began to fill with twinkling lights, a million flickering fire flies. Thanks Erin : http://erinmbutler.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/lanterns/ Actually not fire flies at … Continue reading →

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Uttarayan , Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

Posted on January 30, 2014 by annetbell

Colorful tissue paper kites were being sold everywhere in Ahmedabad soon after we arrived.  The anticipation of the two day holiday, January 14-15, was building. These men are preparing the string by rubbing it with the pink substance made of … Continue reading →

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Indian Mothers-in-law

Posted on January 25, 2014 by annetbell

Recent article from The Economist  Indian mothers-in-law Curse of the mummyji Dec 21st 2013 | DELHI |  TIHAR jail in Delhi has a special wing just for her. Young women fear and revere her; their husbands seem crushed by her embrace. On … Continue reading →

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Syracuse #1 Snowiest College in the US

Posted on January 24, 2014 by annetbell

The 10 Snowiest Colleges in the US Published January 21, 2014 AccuWeather While many are used to the cold that comes with the winter season, not all regions are ready to handle the snow. However, to some students, faculty and … Continue reading →

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Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Posted on January 17, 2014 by annetbell

Many thanks to  my friend Prakriti  at prakritisingh.wordpress.com for nominating me for this award.  She is fairly new to WordPress and doing an awesome job sharing traveling and nature posts. She strives to be an original thinker and doer, and … Continue reading →

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