Tag Archives: Jaisalmer

70 Is the New 50 !

Posted on March 16, 2016 by annetbell

Do forgive my  self indulgence. It isn’t every day that 70 years of living is celebrated!  My family surprised me with a lovely Indian lunch on Saturday at one of my favorite restaurants , Keravili.  Here are the Alice, Henry, … Continue reading →

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A Temple, a Living Fort, and a Camel !

Posted on October 24, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur is  the jewel in the Jain temple crown. Visiting these  temples is an exercise in pilgrimages.  I have shared  the 2.5 miles climb  up the 4000 steps  up to Palatana.  This temple is not up a mountain but the … 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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Shimmering Sand. . . . . .

Posted on February 3, 2015 by annetbell

  Here are our camels and handlers resting as we dismounted and  waited for the sunset in the desert. Actually, I think that is Mr. Rocket, the camel that Jennifer and I rode.  He is the main man in the … 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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Greetings from the Golden City of Rajasthan

Posted on January 25, 2015 by annetbell

Namaste from Jaisalmer, India  ! We have been travelling since last Tuesday and will return to Amdavad  on next Wednesday night after a world wind eight day trip to Rajasthan, a neighboring state to Gujarat. Here is an image from Google Public … Continue reading →

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