Tag Archives: India

On the Road with Royd in Rajasthan

Posted on February 18, 2015 by annetbell

On our Rajasthan trip, Royd road shotgun in the bus so as to be able to take some of his amazing images. And he has been so gracious to give me his images of people and  some architecture, too. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Fort at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. . . . . and Connections. . . .

Posted on February 18, 2015 by annetbell

  Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fortifications in the world. It is listed as a World Heritage Sites  and is located in the heart of the ancient city of Jailsalmer. It was built  nearly a thousand years ago … Continue reading →

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What This Tree Has Seen. . . . . . .

Posted on February 17, 2015 by annetbell

Left to right: Cassie, Matt, August, and Jennifer I am including my former posts on this Banyan Tree and Adalaj Vav.  This is one of my favorite sties on the outskirts of Amdavad and part of the filming that the … Continue reading →

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Cricket World Cup Fever. . . . . from Down Under

Posted on February 15, 2015 by annetbell

  The World Cup series in Cricket has begun !  Today for my part of the world the meeting of India and Pakistan on the field of a cricket match was a very big deal. Such a better competion and … Continue reading →

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The Best Fun. . . .

Posted on February 11, 2015 by annetbell

    This is what I  love when it happens as we are touring.  A crowd gathers around and someone thrusts a young child or baby into my arms.  The first time, I had no idea what to do but … Continue reading →

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Temple at Ranakpur

Posted on February 8, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur,a massive 15th century Jain Temple  complex,  is not high on a mountain top but nestled the valley of Aravalli Hills in Rasjasthan . Our bus trip, though, made us feel like pilgrims first climbing up the hills and then … Continue reading →

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A Little Boy’s Heart Desire

Posted on February 7, 2015 by annetbell

  What so many of us take for granted. . . . . Thanks Judy. . . .  

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Selfie With Modi

Posted on February 7, 2015 by annetbell

The Wall Street Journal 5:59 pm IST Feb 2, 2015 POLITICS Modi Breaks the Internet with 70,000 Selfies By ERIC BELLMAN and DHANYA ANN THOPPIL CONNECT The politician that brought the world 3-D hologram campaigning has set out to break … Continue reading →

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The Steep Winding Way Up Mt. Abu

Posted on February 5, 2015 by annetbell

  Check-out the difficult road up to Mt. Abu.  The kids in the back of the bus had to stop at a safe spot for some fresh air and knee stretching. No one was physically sick but pretty close and … Continue reading →

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The Jain Religion

Posted on February 4, 2015 by annetbell

These are Jain monks with their mouths covered because of their belief in total  non-violence towards all living things. The orthodox Jains cover their mouths so as not to inadvertently swallow a living organism. Some  have a sweeper who walks … Continue reading →

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