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