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Day 45

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

This is the 43 Valentine’s Day since we met!  We met on September 18, 1966.  1,000 days later Alice became my wife.  Those were the longest 1,000 days of my life!!  Valentine’s Day 2006 was a very special day for us, since it was the day her Oncologist declared her cancer free, five years following her bout with colon cancer.   She is enjoying a dozen red roses I bought her for 160 taka ($2.35 USD).  I also bought her a throw for the couch which a group in Mymensingh made.  It was parts of two saris sewn together back to back and quilted.

Alice at the Dhaba Restaurant, where they serve great S. African food.

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 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 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.

Day 2 – 2010

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS are endless.  If a truck is going your way, hop on!  These ladies don’t want to be left behind.