Tag Archives: tourists

Danger in Paradise

Posted on October 29, 2014 by annetbell

Hawaii was a place I had always wanted to go and I have just recently gone twice.  David gave a paper at a conference in Honolulu on two different occasions.  I flew from Arizona and met him the first time, … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday. . . Giant’s Causeway and the Rope Bridge

Posted on October 17, 2014 by annetbell

    The Giant’s Causeway is considered by many as the 8th natural wonder of the world! It lies on the north eastern  tip of Ireland on the Irish Sea.  And it is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern … Continue reading →

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Elephant at Play

Posted on September 9, 2014 by annetbell

I am such a sucker for elephant videos.  This one is only three minutes and I guarantee a smile! The elephants in India appeared to be well cared for because they were their handlers source of  income. They were bathed … Continue reading →

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Delhi’s Incredible Growth

Posted on August 14, 2014 by annetbell

“Unbelievable but true,” Officer Singh. Images from the inner city to the rapidly growing suburbs.  The high rise apartments are like none  I have ever seen. . . . . anywhere!    If you were to live in Delhi, would … Continue reading →

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The Town Of Jerome, Arizona

Posted on May 23, 2014 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsL6zIOKvSA   Every school child in the state  learns the 5 C’s of  Arizona: 1. copper 2. citrus 3. cattle 4. cotton 5. climate Jerome is a deserted copper town  which has become an artist colony, ghost time extraordinaire, winning … Continue reading →

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The Sublime Taj Mahal!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by annetbell

   Originally posted on March 18, 2013by annetbell   Namaste. . . . . The Taj Mahal  is one of the world’s most famous and recognizable buildings. Remember a forlorn Princess Diana sitting on the famous bench, all alone?  Her prince was … Continue reading →

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Eklingji or Meera Hindu Temple in Rajasthan

Posted on November 18, 2013 by annetbell

One of our first site visits on the north trip to Rajasthan , was to several Hindu temples.  This one called Eklingji or Meera is a complex of actually 108 individual temples. Many are only single rooms for prayer. This … Continue reading →

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Navona . . . Roman Gathering Place

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

  One day years ago, when we were with our children and a group of architecture students,  our children and I were in Piazza Novona just for a walk, when we saw cameras, scaffolding and crowds of people at one end … Continue reading →

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We Really Are Rock Stars…….Action TV Stars!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by annetbell

It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January. We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation to us. The man with me in the pictures … Continue reading →

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