Old Dhaka (1/1/10)
- Earlier: In the Dhaka Westin (30/12/09)
- Later: Conclusions from Ontogenesis
2010-01-23
Not much to say about yesterday; it was new year, so we had a party and food. All good, but not particularly notable.
Today, we had a tour of Old Dhaka. The chaos of Gulshan is nothing compared to there; in Old Dhaka, the rickshaws and tuk-tuks far outnumber the cars --- cheaper are far more suited toward the smaller and narrow streets.
We saw the local university and Lalbagh Fort --- the grounds are impressive although the building is, perhaps, less so. The museum is mostly 18th century --- the manuscripts and paintings being most impressive. Throughout, we were as much a centre of attention as the other artefacts on show.
Later, back at the hotel, ready for a nap, clearing the results of pollution and the car drive from my head.
- Earlier: In the Dhaka Westin (30/12/09)
- Later: Conclusions from Ontogenesis