Tag Archives: India

To Veil or Not to Veil ?

Posted on January 31, 2015 by annetbell

  This is not a woman seen in Gujurat but in Rajasthan.  We are used to seeing Muslim women with their faces covered but not Hindu women.  The question of why , was asked of Vikram, our guide in Jodhpur. … Continue reading →

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Peace. . . . on Mr. Rocket !

Posted on January 30, 2015 by annetbell

  Jennifer, Mr. Rocket,our camel, and I were just bumping through the desert. .   Jen was riding behind me and got this silly picture. . . what a fun ride it was . .  PEACE ! This Is Incredible … Continue reading →

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The Haveli in Jaisalmer

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

This is a picture from atop the fort in Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. Namaste! Today, Jaisalmer is a remote outpost in the desert and actually the last city in India before the desert and then the border  with … Continue reading →

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Kites By Day, Lanterns By Night. . . . .

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

  Here we are on the roof of the Mill Owner’s Building setting off lanterns!  You can tell by the happy faces that a fun time was had by all ! We leave Jaisalmer in about an hour.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Ghandiji and Democracy. . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

Gandhi built this ashram in Amdavad and lived and planned much of his work  there for nonviolent change in  India.  An Ashram is a place of monastic lifestyle for religious or community purposes. I bought a book on sayings by … Continue reading →

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Mama on the Streets. . . . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

We were all thrilled to discover that there were nine  puppies on the lane where we live.  Actually you only see five in Jesse’s puppy picture.  We have enjoyed petting and holding the babies, and several students wanted to adopt … Continue reading →

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Mohammed’s Birthday !

Posted on January 16, 2015 by annetbell

I usually don’t have writer’s block, because I tell my stories and write just like a speak,  as one of the students pointed out. I think the hesitation is due to the fact that this event has moved up to … Continue reading →

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Wood Apple?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by annetbell

India is not just filled with exotic places, people, religions ,  and animals, but also fruit!   This is a Wood Apple. Muches ,the cook ,gave us one and asked if we knew what it was.  The shell is very … Continue reading →

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Green Gujurat

Posted on January 13, 2015 by annetbell

Nameste! Last week was the celebration of successful businesses and all things Gujarati with visitors from all over the world. The end of the week was a huge flower show down by the river. This Mr. Modi who started Vibrant … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Dirty Faces

Posted on January 12, 2015 by annetbell

These precious children are with us wherever  we go. See how thin the girl’s arm is and the attempt to brighten themselves with the beads  around  their necks ?  Imagine they where  washed and had new clothes. They are beautiful … Continue reading →

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