SHAHEEN, OUR HOUSE-HELPER making chapatis which she does a great of.
Archive for October, 2009
CARPENTER’S PLANE sitting idle!
MISHTI IN THE MAKING in Joypara. Mishti is the general name given to many sweets that are made in Bangladesh.
WASHING DISHES in preparation for rental for the next party! Cheaper than every one owning a large set, and less wasteful than disposable plates. 
RICE FIELDS outside Dhaka sure are beautiful at this time of year!
CHANACHUR of many varieties available at this Joypara, Bangladesh market.
ONIONS (PIAJ) are readily available at any market.
HURRICANE LAMP UNDER RICKSHAW in Joypara for night- time travel! This reminds me of the lanterns used for the horse-drawn carriages by my Amish relatives.
SANDALS ANYONE? This assortment was available at a shop in Joypara.
TRAIN TO AKHAURA and back!
The 1st train stopped near the Zia Airport station for 2 hours to do repairs. We got to Akhaura at 12:45 then taking a CNG to the border. We got the immigration process done, ate some dal, baji, rice and fish and then returned to the border. Processed papers again and took the 30 minute rickshaw ride to the train. Standing room tickets only so we only went to the first station and got off hoping either for a bus or another train with seats. We spent part of the night at a guest house across from the station and then boarded the 3:30 am train which left at 4:20 am, and put us into the Komlapur station in Dhaka at 7 am! An interesting 25 1/2 hour trip.
We had some nice views in the country of the rice fields etc. It was good to be back in the city.
INDIA BOUND BY TRAIN to Akhaura, Bangladesh and then by rickshaw to the border. Over to Agartala for lunch and then return! This trip is necessary because of our 5 yr. – 6 months multiple-entry visa.
BANGLADESH became our home two years ago today!!! A special place with many special people in a great city!!!
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