Category: Bangladesh


Day 43

WAITING FOR CNG

After a 2 hour visit in this home the office helper and her daughter went with us out to the street where we hailed a CNG for our trip home.  This is very typical of the Bengali hospitality.  They don’t just say good-bye at the door, but walk you to the elevator, street etc. to make sure your on the way.  They feel it is their duty as your hosts.  The Bengali people are very hospitable people.  They were very appreciative that we came to visit in their home and enjoy a meal.  

 

Dustin explaining something to Alice and our hosts.

Dustin explaining something to Alice and our hosts.

Day 42

LICKING COOKIE FROSTING!

This young guy took apart one of Alice’s chocolate mint sandwich cookie and enjoyed licking the icing! 

Enjoying one of Alice's cookies

Little boy loving the icing in the center of this cookie.

Day 41

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

This is the daughter of the mother who hosted us, with her son.

She helped her mother by serving the food.  

 

Dolly with her son, Shamim

Dolly with her son, Shamim

Day 40

ALICE, CURRIED BEEF AND RICE

 

 

Alice ready to enjoy her Curry dish.

Alice ready to enjoy her Curry dish.

Day 39

LOW INCOME HOUSING?

In this photos you see the community where we were invited to have a meal. It was a tasty meal consisting of beef or mutton curry, potatoes, rice, grapes and 7-up.  It was a very tasty meal and they were so glad we visited.  It was the home of the helper at Dustin’s office.

 

Dustin and Alice arriving at Mirpur community for evening meal.

Dustin and Alice arriving at Mirpur community for evening meal.

Day 38

COLORFUL SARI

We had a nice meal at the home of Dustin’s office helper.  Here is a photo of her mother.

 

Brightly clad Bengali grandmother.

Brightly clad Bengali great-grandmother.

Day 37

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARITA

We enjoyed celebrating Marita’s Birthday last night at Nando’s (a South African restaurant).  We went to our apartment for an ice cream cake, mints, m & m peanut mix, and Irish Creme sticks.  Following that Alice and I went to the neighbors to see the wedding photos they had printed.  

 

My daughter-in law on her ?st birthday!!

My daughter-in law on her ?st birthday!!

Day 36

WILL THE TRAFFIC EVER STOP?

Today at 2 pm I was glad I was walking.  I’m sure it took me less time than any vehicles going the same direction to the same place.  Too many schools, of course none with parking lots.  When parents or guardians pick up the children they park in the street.  Our community has many many schools.  It affects side streets as well as the main streets.  

 

Lady waiting to cross the street.

Lady waiting to cross the street.

WAITING FOR RIDE

 

Girl near Japanese Garden Apartments waiting for a ride.

Girl near Japanese Garden Apartments waiting for a ride.

Day 34

TEA STAND WALLA

I took this photo on Taj Mahal road in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Taj Mahal road tea seller

Taj Mahal road tea seller

Day 33

GROUNDHOG DAY

We don’t have Punxsutawney Phil but we do have butterflies.  Looking at the calendar we have 13 more days of Winter in Bangladesh.  This butterfly was photographed in Sri Mongol in June.  Since this day is about shadows I thought this shadow would be great to feature.  

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2nd in the United States and Canada on which if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.

Can this butterfly see its shadow?

Can this butterfly see its shadow?

Day 32

YOUNG LADS

I had a nice walk this morning to Farmgate with my XTI in hand.  I was asked to stop at a tea stand for a cup of tea and conversation.  With some help I located a restroom in a bus company administrative building.  Upon exiting I found a fellow who wanted to discuss politics, so we chatted as I resumed my walk.  We parted ways near farmgate and I looked for photo-ops before returning home.  Todays’ photo is of two lads who wanted their photo taken.  Alice and I did some shopping at Gausia market near New Market and had lunch at “Midnight Sun” a great Chinese/Thai restaurant.  Alice had a delightful mixed salad and I had some sweet and sour fish.

Eager to have their photo taken!

Eager to have their photo taken!