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On the Road with Royd in Rajasthan

Posted on February 18, 2015 by annetbell

On our Rajasthan trip, Royd road shotgun in the bus so as to be able to take some of his amazing images. And he has been so gracious to give me his images of people and  some architecture, too. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Jain Religion

Posted on February 4, 2015 by annetbell

These are Jain monks with their mouths covered because of their belief in total  non-violence towards all living things. The orthodox Jains cover their mouths so as not to inadvertently swallow a living organism. Some  have a sweeper who walks … Continue reading →

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Shimmering Sand. . . . . .

Posted on February 3, 2015 by annetbell

  Here are our camels and handlers resting as we dismounted and  waited for the sunset in the desert. Actually, I think that is Mr. Rocket, the camel that Jennifer and I rode.  He is the main man in the … Continue reading →

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Kites By Day, Lanterns By Night. . . . .

Posted on January 29, 2015 by annetbell

  Here we are on the roof of the Mill Owner’s Building setting off lanterns!  You can tell by the happy faces that a fun time was had by all ! We leave Jaisalmer in about an hour.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Mendhi or Henna Hands

Posted on January 19, 2015 by annetbell

  This is the beautiful Indian bride, the night of Menhdi.   She is on a parallel roof with the million flickering candles of the Kite Festival lanterns twinkling in the night with a cascading firework over her  and to … Continue reading →

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Ghandiji and Democracy. . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

Gandhi built this ashram in Amdavad and lived and planned much of his work  there for nonviolent change in  India.  An Ashram is a place of monastic lifestyle for religious or community purposes. I bought a book on sayings by … Continue reading →

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Mama on the Streets. . . . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

We were all thrilled to discover that there were nine  puppies on the lane where we live.  Actually you only see five in Jesse’s puppy picture.  We have enjoyed petting and holding the babies, and several students wanted to adopt … Continue reading →

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Wood Apple?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by annetbell

India is not just filled with exotic places, people, religions ,  and animals, but also fruit!   This is a Wood Apple. Muches ,the cook ,gave us one and asked if we knew what it was.  The shell is very … Continue reading →

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Green Gujurat

Posted on January 13, 2015 by annetbell

Nameste! Last week was the celebration of successful businesses and all things Gujarati with visitors from all over the world. The end of the week was a huge flower show down by the river. This Mr. Modi who started Vibrant … 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 !

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