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| Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Fish for Sale
Monday, May 05, 2008
 The last time they dragged the ponds and caught fish, there was a lot, some of it was then sold at the market as we did not have enough freezer room. There were a few different types of fish and they all have complicated Bengali names but the main one I can remember is: Pukur Mach which translates to: Pond Fish! Many of the staff and older kids were busy all day cleaning fish while the crows hovered overhead waiting and drooling over the leftovers.  posted by Thomas at 9:26 AM  Harvest Time
Saturday, May 03, 2008
 It is harvest time in Bangladesh. The farmers are working hard to bring in the rice stalk bundles before any rain hits. The harvesting is all done by hand. posted by Thomas at 4:37 PM Watermelon Season
Friday, May 02, 2008
 Joly, our housemother cutting Watermelon season comes early to Bangladesh. We all recently enjoyed the fresh sweet taste of the first watermelons. We need 15 watermelons to feed everyone, Mridul brought them on the rickshaw, not an easy task! Thank you to the Nestbergs and our friends in Kentucky for giving us the finances to buy fruit regularly!  Big and small enjoy it alike.  posted by Thomas at 3:06 PM Tree
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
 This tree is called Flame of the Forest. I think you can see why. If you flew over Bangladesh you would see "flames" like this dotting the countryside. It only flowers in this season. Isn"t it beautiful? Too bad the trees are all quite large and too high to pick any flowers from! This one guards the entrance to our orphanage.  posted by Thomas at 4:58 PM William
 This is our orphanage cook. William has five small children at home in the village and a wife. He only gets to see them once a week on his holiday. William is a big blessing, we hate the fact that he has to live separate from his family but have been impressed with his skill, ambition and attitude. William knows a bit about everything it seems from goats to gardens to kitchen stuff. His chicken biryani is my favorite. If you do not know what biryani is go directly to the nearest Indian restaurant and order some. I bet you will like it! William cooks for about 80 people every day, this includes some outside staff like the guards. He always has it ready on time and it tastes good. William's shirt reads: Do you believe in love at first sight or shall I walk by you again? posted by Thomas at 9:38 AM
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