Tag Archives: India

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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The Travelers Have Returned. . . . Home To Amdavad

Posted on April 14, 2015 by annetbell

  Solar powered plane lands at Amdavad Airport   After seven amazing places in fourteen days, we arrived safely back at the hostel about 12:30 this morning.  Our good friend, Salim with his fleet of 6 rickshaws met us at … Continue reading →

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Indian Architecture Award to Mr. Doshi

Posted on March 29, 2015 by annetbell

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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Mystery Solved? . . . .

Posted on March 28, 2015 by annetbell

  One of the things that has confused and yes annoyed the students and  us is how Indian people stand in line or don’t, exactly.  Here is a picture which tells the story.  The concept of personal space does not … 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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Change in Amdavad

Posted on March 25, 2015 by annetbell

Last night we were invited to a dinner party with some professors of architecture as well as practicing architects.  One of the questions they asked us was what were changes we have seen in the city since our last visit … Continue reading →

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Elephant Ride. . . . . Check!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by annetbell

Near the top of the  list of  desired adventures in India for the students was to ride an elephant.  Jaijpur is  the place to do it..   You can stand in line  for hours at the Amber Fort and have … Continue reading →

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Intelligence, Hard Work ,and the Roads in India

Posted on March 21, 2015 by annetbell

Nope, this is not Troy New York , though the potholes look similar.  Dbell always says the roads are as bad as  Mogadishu. And we laugh that we are insulting the Somalian city. This image  is  India , like Somalia … Continue reading →

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Wagha Border Closing

Posted on March 18, 2015 by annetbell

We ended the day yesterday sitting in the stands on the Indian side as the special border guards from these nuclear neighbors strut their stuff.  There were many more Indian spectators cheering from the “every seat taken crowd,”  We noticed … Continue reading →

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Meet the Richest Man

Posted on March 17, 2015 by annetbell

This is the Incredible India that I can’t get enough of ! Thanks Judy from Amritsar!  Safe travels for you and Ash!

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