We’re back.

After an long trip back to the States – and some time here to get back on our feet – I’m back.  Things are more hectic than ever around here, so we’ll see how this blog fares in the future.

Only the most minor news to report.  First, our puppy is suddenly very large!

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Second, today marks our one-year mark since our arrival in Dhaka.  Most pressingly, this means that my work evaluation is due.  As it is most definitely not done, I expect all kinds of fun bureaucratic anxiety in the days to come.

But in the longer view, as we are on a two-year assignment, it’s all downhill from here!  Time in Dhaka is a strange mix – sometimes it flies by, when we’re busiest at work or have fun trips planned.  Other times it’s like a time warp; with no seasons to speak of it can seem like time is stuck.  We’re saying goodbye now to colleaguges its seems like we just met, and suddenly I am one of the most senior staff (in longevity, not in rank) left in our office.  This week I will train the new officers as our other officers transition out.  As I vividly remember my arrival just last year, it’s a bit of a surreal change.