Category Archives: Shopping

Delayed Blog

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

The month of September has passed, and I realize I only posted one blog entry, at the very beginning, and I don’t want this blog to fade into obscurity, so here’s a quick update on events this month. Eid came, … Continue reading →

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Before I Go, a Word about the Beautiful Taco

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

We pack up, say our goodbyes, and make promises for the future. One of my students brings Alisha and I a few pieces of cake she has baked, and the bag…what does it say on the side? “Taco Belle,” with … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Mangos

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

 While here this time, I have tried to get my fill of eating mangos, but it is simply not possible. Originally, I thought of writing a post about Bangladesh and Hawaii, which I think I will do very soon, but … Continue reading →

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Dhaka Signs, Part 2

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

So, I’ve been roaming around and found some more interesting signs in Dhaka. I didn’t go up to see if this JCPennys is a buying house or not, but I know it can’t be a retail store. This one is … Continue reading →

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“Look Mom, Robin Hood!”

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

As a foreigner walking the streets of Dhaka, I’m used to hearing lots of comments and names. “Lal bandor,” “boss,” “brother,” “uncle” and so on, but I was utterly stunned by some of the comments heard about me last weekend … Continue reading →

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More Experiences in Piracy

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

Saturday was a deluge of rain here in Dhaka city, which spoiled many of our plans, but led us to other adventures instead. Alisha and I visited Rifles Square, a relatively modern mall with fours floors of shops. I especially … Continue reading →

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Dhaka Downhill Slide

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

This Friday will mark the sixth week of our stay, and nearly the halfway point. The first of July, as I calculate, will be the exact midpoint, and it is coming fast. I haven’t seen half the people I wanted … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Good Bois Gone?

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

The weekend was fun, so far, starting off with a night of soccer at the Bench, which is a house converted into a sports restaurant. Not quite Buffalo Wild Wings, but it was a fun time. The Argentina fans were … Continue reading →

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The Gausia Experience

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

Tomorrow, friday, we are heading into Guasia and New Market. Some people have said to me, “What!!?? You’re very brave,” but in fact, we have been there many times before, and I doubt it has changed much. The purpose of … Continue reading →

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