Historic walk in Old Dhaka

This was the main street we walked to see many of the historic buildings. Just wide enough for a few people on either side of a rickshaw. You can see the back of me in the red and white striped sweater. The shop to my right sold flags (see them above my head on the right?) and we bought a couple for Catherine. They were 4 taka each (70 taka=$1). This neighborhood is mostly Hindu and so many of the shops sold Hindu related items (like the crowns hanging up next to the kites).

I was talking with one of our guides when Dave snapped this photo. It should be titled "A river runs through it". We had to watch our steps as the open sewers separated the street from the shops. Fabulous day for me to wear white pants...NOT.

The people were very friendly and wanted to get a closer look at both Catherine and Caroline. We have gotten pretty good at the defensive maneuvers to avoid people touching their face, hands, etc. People also wanted to take their picture. A Bangladeshi custom is to put up a photo of a beautiful baby/child while a woman is pregnant. So, the cameras were coming after both girls.