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Olana

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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The Alhambra , Granada Spain

The exquisite Muslim calligraphy at the jewel of the Moorish empire, the Alhambra,  in Granada Spain. Google Public Domanin This is one of my all time favorite places i have visited,  even though it was years ago that we were … Continue reading

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Kailasa Temple Ellora Caves, India

On our south trip, this was the last stop before returning to Ahmadabad after 13 days of travelling.   We had not gone there in 2013.  It is an breathtaking site of temple after temple carved  from the hillside.  We … Continue reading

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The Life of Architecture Students!

Here is a reality check to make you smile this Saturday morning showing the life of architecture students.  People will say to me, “Ah, your husband is an architect?” as if it is  some mystical experience or at the very … Continue reading

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Indian Architecture Award to Mr. Doshi

https://www.facebook.com/architecturaldigestindia/videos?fref=photo   Meet a truly amazing architect whom we have had the pleasure of meeting and talking to.  He is a gentle , kind, humble man who is known as the “Father of Indian Architecture.” He is 88 years old … Continue reading

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Design Studio . . . . Home Away From Home

  People have asked what I do each day while we are in Amdavad.  Here is the Design Studio and this is it!  I sit and read or blog at one of the empty tables.  The students and David  in … Continue reading

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Shopping . . . . .IKEA . . . . Eileen Fisher. . .

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? Yesterday, we made a run to Paramus New, Jersey to the nearest IKEA.  David wanted some lights and I went along for the ride.   I had a wonderful surprise on the way home!  This…

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Italian Super Trains

I  love train travel! To me it seems the best way to travel. . . . gently easing into a new place, seeing both where I have been  and  where I am going. We have traveled through Europe by train, … Continue reading

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Shopping . . . . .IKEA . . . . Eileen Fisher. . .

  Yesterday, we made a run to Paramus New, Jersey to the nearest IKEA.  David wanted some lights and I went along for the ride.   I had a wonderful surprise on the way home!  This is a partial reblog. … Continue reading

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