Tag Archives: travel

Beware the Ides of March !

Posted on March 16, 2014 by annetbell

It was the year 44 BC and Julius Caesar was at the top of his game, or so he thought. A respected seer had predicted his assassination on the Ides of March (March 15).  As he walked to the Theater … Continue reading →

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HOLI- Spring Festival of Colors in Gujurat, India

Posted on March 15, 2014 by annetbell

Don’t miss this video: WOW! Holi begins with bonfires all over the city the night before where people gather to sing and dance. The next morning  begins a wild carnival atmosphere of chasing people and throwing dry powder or colored … Continue reading →

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Elephant Race at Guruvayoor Temple

Posted on March 14, 2014 by annetbell

Yesterday, I saw this elephant race on the news. . . .yes in the United States. Everyone  loves these giant animals!  This video was filmed a couple of years ago as this year’s race hasn’t been posted yet.  I really … Continue reading →

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Lunch at the Canteen of Cept University

Posted on March 13, 2014 by annetbell

Namaste. . . . . . Isn’t this a wonderful meeting place to rest in the shade, visit with friends, meet new people or eat a meal? One day, I met some boys from Afghanistan who were not studying architecture … Continue reading →

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Music Monday ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’

Posted on March 10, 2014 by annetbell

This reunion of Simon and Garfunkel  was the musical event of my lifetime.  I had been a fan from the beginning of their  folk-rock career in the transitional time  of the 60s. The lyrics told stories of universal experiences that … Continue reading →

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Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Posted on March 7, 2014 by annetbell

Posted  first on March 14, 2013by annetbell These handsome guards asked if we wanted pictures with them, so of course we did. Then they asked for money!   Jaipur is definitely more of a tourist town.  They got us!  We were ready … Continue reading →

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From the Top of the World One World Trade Center

Posted on March 6, 2014 by annetbell

” After twelve years of anticipation, the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere is ready for a  close-up.  There is a story and incredible 360 degree photographs in the current issue of Time Magazine.  How 10,000 workers (not one died … Continue reading →

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Can a Simple Toilet Change the Life of India’s Poorest People?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by annetbell

This video is also from Rajasthan, but the city of Alwar. One of the challenges often  used to criticize India and rightly so , is the lack of sanitation.  This 20 minute video is about the untouchable caste of 1/5 … Continue reading →

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Filled with anticipation, I arrived in the Pink City of ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.’ In fact, it was my first question to our guide. He laughed and told me of another tourist who planned her whole trip around sighting … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2014 by annetbell | 23 Comments

Domus Aurea Nero’s Golden Palace

Posted on March 1, 2014 by annetbell

What comes to mind when Emperor Nero is mentioned?  Of course, fiddling while Rome burns. Well there was  huge fire in 64 AD during his reign, but I  don’t think it has been proven that  he set the great fire. … Continue reading →

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