Book Club Boat Cruise

There is a very popular and very exclusive boat share in Dhaka, where 11 individuals buy into sharing a launch boat that they can use through out the year.  It’s very rare for a spot to come open in the share, and it’s very tough to get in!  There are three boats in the boat … Continue reading →

Years of Living Dangerously: Why I Care – Michael C. Hall

The Showtime series Years of Living Dangerously just aired a series on how climate change effects Bangladesh.  I’ve posted a few clips below, which provide a great glimpse of what it looks like, and how climate change is effecting millions of Bangladeshi’s lively hood.  He even takes the MAF seaplane over southern Bangladesh,which is what … Continue reading →

Southern Bangladesh, Take Two

  I’ve spent lots of time on the road the past few weeks, and last week I made my second trip to the southern city of Khulna and Barisal. We made a second trip on the over night boat launch and sea plane. It was a long four days, with travel by every method imaginable: … Continue reading →

Cruising on the Padma River

Much to the dismay of my friends and family back in MI, Spring is here in Bangladesh! What that means here is nice sunny 80 degree days, with low humidity, which lasts for about two weeks before the temps rise above 100 with crazy humidity again. Eager to make the most of the pleasant spring … Continue reading →