So after finally deciding it was well past due to update the
blog, and getting halfway through it was fantastic timing that the generator
should stop working briefly. Not normally a problem as there are uninterrupted
power supplies on all the computers, but of course the one on this computer doesn’t
work, great way to find out!
Our apartment now has cable, we have 90 channels, about 70 of
which are in Bangla or Hindi. But at least we have something to watch at home.
We may even get the internet connected at home today, not holding my breath,
but when we do get it, it will be even more satisfying. Hopefully will be able
to Skype people soon.
The school was meant to open on Sunday (sun – thurs work week
here), but of course there is a giant religious festival happening on the road
near school, and no one will be able to get here, so the school will have to
have its first day on Monday (the school is a brand new school for those of you
following who don’t know). But it gets better, the following Sunday the other
half of Dhaka will be attending said festival and school will be closed again.
I don’t think I’ve laughed as much before as I have in the
last week, and you definitely have to have a sense of humor to live here. It
is a fascinating place though, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Surprisingly we haven’t actually eaten a curry since we’ve
been here, so I have ordered a mutton & a chicken curry for lunch today.
Its costing the grand total of 390 Taka, which is roughly $6 NZD or $4.75 USD.
pretty pricey for takeaways for two people I know.
Plenty more to report, but will get this uploaded before the
power decides to go off again.
Grant
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