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The Real Sum Dogs of Mumbai

Posted on December 29, 2013 by annetbell

This is a video of Dharavi, the most talked about slum in the world. It is located on one square miles of the most desirable land in Mumbai in the densest population in the world.  The land is worth ten … Continue reading →

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Itinerary of North Trip

Posted on December 27, 2013 by annetbell

Bathing in the Ganga as the sun rises on another day. . . . . . People have asked where we visited., so here you can see the itinerary. We went to the north first, which was a mistake. When … Continue reading →

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One Solitary Life

Posted on December 25, 2013 by annetbell

This photo was taken by my son, Chris last weekend when he an his family visited New York City for the Christmas festivities.  As you can see, the shot was taken from seats in the auditorium of Radio City Music … Continue reading →

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Piazza Navona Christmas Market

Posted on December 23, 2013 by annetbell

Piazza Navona Christmas market in Rome  is  on the list of best European Christmas Markets.   It is on the ancient site of the Circus of Domitian and has the shape of a stadium because of the games played  there … Continue reading →

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1000 Jain Temples. . . . .Palitana

Posted on December 20, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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Welcome to India 2012 video 2

Posted on December 15, 2013 by annetbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0ZQvSiYtBE This is the second of three great videos on India and the Indian spirit , hard work, and adaptation to life challenges.  This an Indian businesswoman who has  12 children and a thriving  business. It is worth the time … Continue reading →

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For All Who Love India or Are Just Curious

Posted on December 11, 2013 by annetbell

From my friend at : greetingsfromindia.wordpress.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpdoRUMeshw Learning how to survive on an increasingly crowded planet is probably our ultimate challenge. But there is one place, home to over a sixth of the world’s population, which is already making a … Continue reading →

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Ferel Dogs ( From February, 2013)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by annetbell

They come in various colors, white, a ginger  brown, black, and  mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed  snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the street scrounging … Continue reading →

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Indian Haircut!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by annetbell

This is, of course, the choice of most Indian people for haircuts.  Indian hair is thick and luxurious and the envy of most white westerners.  The barber sets up his stool, fixes his mirror, and is ready for business. I … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Nikolaus or Nicholas Day !

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

This morning many  children in Europe jumped out of bed to check their boot or shoe outside their bedroom door for sweets, toys, oranges or money!   Many thanks to my friend Andrea who reminded me.  You all know I … Continue reading →

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