The first impression is the heat. Then, it's the first view of the humanity. The streets are teeming with "Baby-taxis" (three wheeled motor scooters) colorfully and art-fully painted. Crowded buses. Bicycles. Car horns honk a staccato conversation with each other. People are everywhere. There are outdoor stalls making use of every inch to sell a product of some kind. Children napping on the concrete nearby. Meager housing.
Zaki Hasan is the country director for Room to Read. What fun it is to greet him. "I told you we'd be here!"
Today we will see scholarship girls and go on the "Boat to Read". Rivers are used to transport people and goods and is how many of the girls get to school.
Wonderful writing. Love the line, "car horns honk a staccato conversation with each other." Brilliant description, and such a true statement in this part of Asia.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see Bangladesh next month! ... And look forward to seeing you here in Delhi in a few days.
~James
Hei Elsa and David!
ReplyDeleteWe are excited to follow your adventures. Greetings from Liisa,Seppo,Leena,Matti H and Matti A
We are living here with all of these. But they are maintaining a rhythmic harmony everywhere in Bangladesh.
ReplyDeleteWe will be happy to see you in Bangladesh again and again. We are grateful for your dream for educating the children.