So it really was another day at the office (that is John outside the office). John and I headed out to look at a possible flat, but it didn't work out. But, on the drive back to the Foundation, we saw these very strange vehicles. They reminded me of the scary man in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, you know the one who locks up the little children. But yeah, it was like a caged rickshaw...very strange.
This afternoon proved very interesting with two meetings, the first with DFID (British Development Agency) and the second with PACOM (US military group). Very interesting, such different approaches and emphasis with each group. DFID was all about governance and blah blah (stuff that I am actually interested in) and PACOM is all about community policing, interesting but not my thing. The Asia Foundation does both, but differently than both of the individual organizations. Yeah, it was just an interesting afternoon of comparison. Sitting in on the meeting, not contributing anything yet, just learning, and trying to soak some of it up. Anyways, John and I ventured out into the scary world of Gulshan to find non hotel dinner. It was interesting for sure. Our directions may not have been the best. Russell gave us an it might be the second, might be the third, which is kinda understandable when you never drive yourself. Anyways, we ventured, got offered a million rickshaw rides and I am getting more used to being stared at all the time. Anyways, we had Japanese tonight, which was a nice break from spicy. Oh, we also need a place to live here in Gulshan, so if you hear of anything, let me know.
Oh, and I am pretty sure I am going to be addicted to tea by the time I get back, either that or I will never want it again. Sayeed never stops with the tea, but it's all good.
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