ALICE AND DUSTIN walking the back streets of Dhaka on the way to Jensen’s 10th birthday party. Jensen is our oldest grandchild.
Tag Archive: Scenic
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.
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.
MONSOON RAINS bring flooding to Dhaka’s city streets. I was in waist deep water getting some of my photos today. Rains from 1-7 AM dropped 11.4 inches (290 mm) of rain for a 60 year record for a six hour period.
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.
CHAIRS for any event. If you need chairs for a party or football finals, call these guys and they will bring them for you.
DWELLING ON HILLSIDE ON A TRAIL IN THE ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT.
ALICE having a discussion with our porter and guide, during our trek in the foothills of the Himalayas.
YOUNG EGRET near Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal
ANNAPURNA SOUTH, 7,219 m./ 23,684 ft.
Here is Annapurna South of the Annapurna range visible from Poon Hill.
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