Crash Landing in Bangladesh!

Okay, that's totally not true. I just wanted an exciting title haha. I said goodbye to Lara and Faythe at the Kathmandu airport. While I was waiting to check in for my flight, I met a very nice older couple from the states who have been in Bangladesh for about 26 years. They run a school (K-12) and were taking their senior class on a trip to Nepal. I was adopted into their group, and they ushered me through the airport with them, helping me navigate the crazy check in line, the 1.5 hour flight delay, and the immigration/visa on arrival parts of the Dhaka airport. Praise God for that stress reliever! Since I was traveling by myself, it was such a blessing to be herded by a friendly face and a group of really great, bright kids. All of the students knew English incredibly well, and all of them are planning on attending university in the fall (some in the US, some in Canada, and some in Asia). I actually ended up sitting with them on a HUGE flight. So crazy. I have really felt God's protection during this trip...

Dinner at a cafe in Dhaka with my friend

When I got into Dhaka (late, as I mentioned), I had no trouble getting my visa. The person who was supposed to pick me up at the airport (a girl working with AGWM) was there, and we went to her apartment. The rest of the day was spent meeting very friendly people, eating at a yummy restaurant about a block away from the apartment, and going to the grocery store. The next few days are packed with exciting activities in this bustling and HUMID city. Can't wait. :D

PS More to come on interesting topics such as animals, children, religion, and poverty. I've wanted to write about these things for a while, but haven't had the time. I will definitely have more time once I arrive in Mizoram, but might have some extra time here too. Keep your eye out! And again, if any of you have any questions/ideas for my blog, please post a comment!