RICE FIELDS outside Dhaka sure are beautiful at this time of year!
Category: Scenic
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!!!
STORM BREWING at sunrise!
YOUNG GIRLS ENJOYING THE RAIN-FALL
FOOTBALL PLAYING resumes with the end of Ramadan and the Ramadan Eid. Here I am guarding the goal which is typically my position on Friday and Saturday mornings. It was nice to see the guys again after a five week break.
I thank either Dan or Frieda Mast for this photo taken last Winter.
EID MUBARAK to all my Muslim friends! I hope you all are having a good time with your families either in Dhaka, or in your villages.
Here are the flags near the Parliament Building put for this special day, which comes right after Ramadan (the month of fasting).
JATIO SANGSHAD BHABAN the Parliament House of Bangladesh is one of the twentieth century’s utmost architectural structures. This stunning building was designed by famous architect Louis Kahn. It was made of mostly concrete and marble showing a rich blend of ancient and modern architecture. Use of different geometrical shape and floating outlook are some unique attractions of this glorious creation
Today September 11 brings back some sad memories for the world. I’m glad for the good relations between Bangladesh and the U.S.A.
I reblogged this post:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Mom!! My mother (Fannie Jane Beachy Miller) on left from Sarasota, Fl, Mary Beachy Miller (Mrs. David L. Miller) from Kansas in the center, and on the right, Esther Beachy Zook (Mrs. Henry Zook) from Kalona, Iowa where the three sisters grew up. They are the daughters of Ananias Beachy and Ella Mae Shetler. My mother is celebrating her 86th birthday today. This photo was taken in the summer of 2006 in front of Henry’s house. David’s had just arrived from Kansas, and Mom and I from Ohio. I saw them greeting each other, noticed the similar dresses and decided this is a great photo-op and so here it is. 
SANTOSHI, my adopted Nepali daughter. She did a great job of making us feel at home. She works in the office of the “Nepal EnvironmentalTreks and Expedition, LTD. They arranged for our memorable trekking experience in the foothills of the Himalayas. These are photos she took just recently when she visited Pokhara, the place we stayed at before and after our hiking.
LAUNDRY ON ROOFTOP of a Party Place at the end of our street (where they host wedding receptions, parties, etc.).
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