Tag Archives: Rajasthan

Surprise. . . . .Taj Mahal 2

Posted on May 18, 2016 by annetbell

Bibi-ka-Makbara– the Taj Mahal of South India Updated on July 28, 2015 from Hub Pages Is it Taj? The main entrance gate Picturesque The second Taj! Or the first? Symmetry One of the minarets Stucco work The grave of Rabia-ul-Daurani … Continue reading →

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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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Driving in India

Posted on January 28, 2016 by annetbell

image by internations.org This is the kind of image often used to show  urban congestion  and yes I have seen and experienced  it many times as we were in cities most of our time in India. This video shows  more … Continue reading →

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The Second Most Exotic Marigold Hotel. . . . . the film

Posted on July 25, 2015 by annetbell

We decided to stay in last night,so  I watched this film  as husband did work.  I had loved the first film, (see the trailer at the end of the post), and looked forward to seeing the sequel. The first half … Continue reading →

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Roaming the Rajasthan Roads with Royd

Posted on March 2, 2015 by annetbell

Here are some more sights from Rajasthan from Royd Zhang. . . . .     The beggars are not just in the cities. Whenever the bus stopped for snacks, toilet or gas, some would appear, Ancient customs and way … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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