The British have the best parties

So, another week at work and such. The City Corporation elections have been set for August 4. I was hoping for a little earlier making a trip to Nepal easier, but who knows. Anyways, Thursday night we had a work dinner. We headed to the Baton Rouge for a buffet (a little dicey to have a buffet in Bangladesh in my opinion). Anyways, it was a retirement dinner for a former employee who had been with TAF for 21 years. I hadn't met him until that night, but whatever. So it was a decent dinner and fun to get to chat with everyone. Remembered to bring my camera, so I got pictures of a few people, but here is one of Sukla and I. She was the first person I met at the office and is pretty wonderful in helping John and I out, especially when it comes to rickshaw prices and Bangla words. (John cut off a bit of my head) Yesterday was a pretty lazy day. I hung out at the pool for awhile and just about finished another book. Last evening, John and I headed over to Andy's flat. He is the head of British Security in Bangladesh. He's a ton of fun and always has a full beer fridge. After a drink there, we headed over to the second British club (the Bagha Club) for their Summer Solstice party. We met Derrick there (who I had met at the Casino night - he taught me to play Black Jack). It was a great night of drinks and dancing. I have to say, watching a collection of people from all over the world dance is one of the most entertaining things ever. There was one guy who danced like a penguin, another woman who was out of control (almost like the mom jeans lady). They were just pretty funny. Then there was the Bangladeshi movie star. He was on the hunt for a western girl, it was between Sarah from the UK and I, neither of whom had much interest in the guy, but he tried, oh did he try. He asked me where I was from - Canada - where in Canada - Alberta - Oh, I've been to New York - Umm, ok (awkward moment as I tried to decide whether a) he thought NY was part of Canada b) he thought Canada was part of the States or c) he was just stupid). Anyways, Derrick and Andy did there jobs and protected Sarah and I. Our rickshaw ride home was amusing as Andy, John and I shared one back. Now, John and I always complain that we barely fit in one, so I'm not sure how great of an idea it was to have 3 of us. It was late though, so we didn't really need to worry about traffic. 

Today was also good. The four of us met up at the other British Club for brunch. I hung out with Derrick at the pool while John and Andy went to the German butcher for good food choices. It was a beautiful day finally with nice sunshine and I have to say the British Club is way better than the Canadian Club - there are actually people there. Anyways, I am now taking it easy as we have a busy week of meetings now that we actually know when the elections are going to be held. Hope you all have a great weekend.