This year for Victory Day some friends and I did another boat trip on the Padma River! Similar to our trip last year, but there was a lot of activity out on the river, that made for some great pictures!
Posted in December 2014 …
A Tour of the Garment Worker Communities
A few days ago I went on a research mission to find out more about the living conditions of the garment workers in Bangladesh. Ready Made Garments (RMG’s) are Bangladesh’s largest export. It’s estimated that over 4 million people work in the garment industry. These workers earn on average around $60-70 USD a month and … Continue reading
Out and About in Barisal
Last week I was in Southern Bangladesh again for work, only this time I had to take the boat launch in both directions… during the foggy season so it was a considerably longer trip! We had a free hour one morning, so the team decided to take a walk along the river front, … Continue reading
Luang Prabang, Laos
Thanksgiving weekend a friend and I headed to Luang Prabang, Laos for a little outdoor time and R&R. Laos is a great mix of old French colonial architecture, food, Lao history and people, elephants, monks and outdoor activities! I didn’t know that much about Laos, much like most of you I’m sure. It’s a … Continue reading
Blonde And In Bangladesh 