Tag Archives: travel

Wire Madness

Posted on June 17, 2013 by annetbell

This is almost is an unbelievable topic, but trust me, it is real!  But these pictures are not Amanabad in Gujarat where this situation is much better.  In our four months there , we had a flickering and off of … Continue reading →

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The Law Garden. . . Kitsch and Glitter in Ahmedabad’s Night Market

Posted on June 13, 2013 by annetbell

If you have been paying attention, with this post, I have now shared round the clock market shopping opportunities for you to explore in my Indian  home away from home. As the  name implies, the address is the garden and … Continue reading →

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The Banyan Tree

Posted on June 11, 2013 by annetbell

“Everyone has a story to tell. Every person, every animal, every tree has a story to tell. Not all stories have words. ” Beneath the Banyan Tree  by Emil Sher Namaste. . .  .T I I

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Believe Your Eyes!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by annetbell

In this ancient city of  Varanasi, (Benaras, Kashi) sacred bulls can be seen walking up  and down the stairs (ghats) to access the Gangi for drinking water and bathing. Namaste. . . . .T I I image from Google Public … Continue reading →

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Dreamers and Doers

Posted on June 6, 2013 by annetbell

India is full of entrepreneurs…they are everywhere. People here are bursting the edges of society and living on the streets, eating on the streets, working on the streets,  and must work to survive on the streets. All over India there … Continue reading →

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Pondicherry Blessing

Posted on June 4, 2013 by annetbell

The opening scenes of Life of Pi were shot in Pondicherry; the Indian city that is forever a piece of France. You will see it in the lush gardens, French mansions, elegant walkways, and in the nickname Indian Cote d’Azur.  The … Continue reading →

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Poha for Breakfast

Posted on June 1, 2013 by annetbell

These special rice flakes make the most amazing breakfast with the unassuming name of poha.  I can tell you that it is tasty with just a bit of hot  peppers,  nuts (peanuts, I think),   and crunchy cereal on top … Continue reading →

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Made in India

Posted on June 1, 2013 by annetbell

Khadi Gramudyog is a movement to support local production as a  sustainable solution to environmental, economical and social concerns. This all sounds very topical and  now, but this idea of “village industry” was at the heart of Gandhi’s  vision for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cow

Posted on May 30, 2013 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

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The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . . .

Posted on May 23, 2013 by annetbell

Giant flat bowls of marigolds greet you at the entrance to the House of MG, Ahmedabad’s Urban Heritage Hotel, found in the chaotic heart of the old city.  After all, these perky golden blossoms mean good luck and happiness. Because … Continue reading →

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