Hello Everyone,

A last weekend I took a solo trip out to Cox's Bazar. It is said to be the longest natural beach in the world, and I wanted to see it before I left. It is located on the Bay of Bengal as shown here in the picture!

The trip itself was not the best, to be honest, as I rather scarily took a Bengali local bus alone at night, both ways, and was the only woman aboard each time. There were a few incidents I won't mention here...but overall I did see the beach, and I have some pictures. Want to hear the whole story? I'll be home in 10 days.

Talk to you all soon, only a few more posts before I head out, thanks to many of you for your prayers...

In Christ,

Cori

Hi Everyone,

I felt like writing just a small post to say that I have hit the point of less than 20 days left here in Dhaka. It is so hard to believe. I am starting to do things for the last time, and beginning to reflect on that. It is funny to realize, that no matter where you are, it is your friends who make your world. I will really miss the people here.

I just finished lunch with my Korean roommate, it may be the last lunch we have together until we are worshiping God in heaven together. It is a sweet thought to realize I will spend eternity with these other Christians, yet still sad to see them go.

I am leaving for the weekend alone to Cox's Bazaar and will write more then.

In Christ,

Corinne

Hi Everyone!

Just this last weekend I had a chance to visit the Dhaka Zoo! Although it was a bit sad to see, as they have over 15 animal deaths this year due to the corruption (staff stealing money and food rather than feeding the animals, and I believe the latest giraffe death was due to a live electrical wire hitting the cage), however, I was able to snap a few photos of the animals that were there. This consisted of several monkeys (no pictures necessary as they are often also found outside our windows and roaming the streets), two bengali tigers, a leopard, a lion, and a crocodile. Notice the water surrounding the crocodile is an awkward green color. It was actually quite sad how small the cages were and how skinny the animals were. Nonetheless, the tiger was eating when we were there, so he was being fed.

Only a few weeks left here in Dhaka, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

In Christ's love,

Cori

These last few weeks I have been trying to get myself ready to come home.
It is very hard to believe that I only have 30 days left here...

Nonetheless, I had a chance to visit some of the markets again here, one of which is called New Market.  This is a place where stall-like shops span several blocks and you literally can find anything you want if you are willing to search, and bargain.

On the right I am standing in the Sari part of the market, where you can purchase the sari material (usually 100% hand woven silks) for about 200 tk (usually around 6-7 yards), which is about 3 USD.  It is a wonderful experience full of color and culture.  Most people are excited to see foreigners there (usually because we will pay more), and are therefore quite helpful.  Although you have to be a little more careful with your belongings in such a market, it is still a great experience to see.  I have a few more pictures posted here below.

Overall, I am starting to wrap up here in Bangladesh, I have started packing (to see if it will all fit!), and have started organizing my notes and lesson plans for the next teachers.  I really cannot believe a year has passed.  It was almost exactly 1 year ago that I really began the process of telling people I was moving here, and now I am preparing to come home.

I will save most of my reflections for later, but for now, enjoy some pictures!  I have appreciated your prayers during these tough semesters, and I am looking forward to sharing stories and pictures when I am home.

Serving Him in Dhaka,

Corinne