Category: Bangladesh


Day 206

SOLAR ECLIPSE?  I decided to use what limited Photoshop skills I have and see what I get by combining two shots from a Bengal Bay beach sunset and the full moon over Joypara.  Enjoy!

James, Sara and Hannah

Day 205

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN

Last night we celebrated Austin’s (July 19 B.D.) and Dustin’s (July 24 B.D.).  Austin turned 36 and Dustin 34 years old.  Each blowing out their candle with one blow.  It was a Pistacchio cake.  Of course Alice fixed her excellent smoked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, as well as hot and cold vegetables.   It was a good time to catch up with Austin’s who had just returned from Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday evening.

Austin (L) and Dustin (R)

204

SOLAR ECLIPSE of July 22, 2009 coming to an end.  After going to a local “hotel” for a Bengali breakfast of Dal and Nan Ruti, I took one more shot of the solar eclipse as I headed down the street.  It was probably the last chance to see before the clouds took over.

Moon decides to let the Sun shine again!

Day 203

SOLAR ECLIPSE over Dhaka, Bangladesh

I decided not to take the 10 hour bus ride yesterday to be in Northern Bangladesh to see the total eclipse, so here is one of my photos of the partial eclipse from the rooftop of our apartment building.

Solar Eclipse dancing in and out of the clouds.

Day 202

BALI  musical instrument that my Grandson, Pruitt brought back from their vacation time.

Musician proud of his new instrument.

Day 199

CHAPATIS in the making.  This fellow in the Mohammadia Housing section of Dhaka came to the tea stand I was at and wanted me to take a photo of him and his wife as she was making chapatis (flat bread).  Very tasty, in fact I had some for lunch at a friends house.

Chapatis in the making.

Day 198

NICE HEAD SHOT by a teammate while Masum (red jersey) looks on.  I play with these fellows early on Friday and Saturday morning.  We have a match at 4:15 at the TNT field.  If we win we are in the semi-finals.

Up in the air!

SCRAMBLE to get on this Mirpur Rd bus in Dhaka, Bangladesh.  The other day it happened to me, so I wrapped my right arm around the bar between the window and the door, until there was enough pushing and shoving to make for both of my feet to be on the floor.

Always room for one more!

REBEKAH Petersheim and her Dad exchanging cake, celebrating her 2nd Birthday!

Sweet Treat

GRANDMA with her grandsons, Riley, Pruitt and Jensen.  They were all in a festive mood since it was her birthday.

Let the good times roll!

Day 195

MUTTON CURRY, a very tasty Bengali dish was prepared by my friend’s (fellow footballer) Mother for all the football players to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary.  We ate this along with porotas and a special cake.  Halim’s Mother is a wonderful cook.  I’ve had two meals in their home, and he just called last night and wants me to come sometime and bring my wife.

Mutton curry!

Day 193

DAL AND BHAJI (spicy lentils and vegetables and pototoes) is one of my favorite breakfasts with nan ruti!!  Khub moja! or in English “very delicious” Here is some ready in bags to take home.  This shop was in Mohammadia Housing here in Dhaka. 

Spicy lentils and vegetables