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Meenaksi Temple. . . . Madurai

Posted on April 22, 2015 by annetbell

gopuras of Meenaksi Temple This is the Meenaksi Sundareshvara Temple in Madurai which has been the heart and life of the Tamil people for 2500 years from ancient Madurai until today. It is hard to tell if the city … Continue reading →

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Kerala.. . . The “Jungle”

Posted on April 20, 2015 by annetbell

Well jungle originally came from Sanskrit that was the precursor of many of the subcontinent Indian languages. And look behind the boat and you will see why Kerala is jungle to me! More about the boat ride after a few … Continue reading →

Posted in India, service, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Allepy, backwater tour, blogging, Communism, Houseboats, India, jungle, Kerala, taxes, touring, tourists | 7 Comments

Second Day of 111 F. (44 C) with More Days to Come !

Posted on April 19, 2015 by annetbell

Nothing says India more than the continuous sunshine and camels, unless it is the relentless heat! After my years in Arizona , we would say something is “Hot as Arizona!”, but now it is “Hot as India!” It is … 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 →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged adventure not a vacation, Aurangabad, India, Mumbai Airport, rock temples, slums, touring, travelling in India | 2 Comments

South India Here We Come!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by annetbell

Here is our itinerary for the trip that begins tomorrow. Between the heat, and getting ready, and other things, I have been dithering about several posts I have started. So I decided to share what we are doing for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, sightseeing, South of India Trip, touring, travelling in India | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Amdavad, family, India, rickshaws, Salim, The Golden Temple, touring, twins | Leave a comment

Safely Back!

Posted on March 22, 2015 by annetbell

Dbell is touring the dean around Amdavad for architecture, temples and step wells. So I am own my own. Probably because he doesn’t want me to talk too much. Can you imagine that? So when I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, crossing the street, Indian snacks, king of fruit, Lays Potato Chips Chili and Lemon, mangoes, peanuts, step wells, temples, touring, traffic | 1 Comment

More Holi Foolishness!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by annetbell

Matt? Dbell with his Batman water gun and some very colorful clothes ! Jennifer and Matt ! Most of the gang. . . . . . including the rickshaw driver Selim! Dbell getting Jhoan … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, celebration, colors, Holi, India, photography, spring, touring, tourists | 10 Comments

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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Ahmedavad. . . . Where Lies the Heart (Amdavad)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by annetbell

Thanks Judith K ! This Is Incredible India. . . . . . T I I I !

Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Travel | Tagged Ahmedabad, Amdavad, blogging, India, Indian clothes, Indian Shopping, touring, travel | 2 Comments