Last year I wrote about going on the annual LAMB picnic when we went to Anondonogor. We’ve just been on this year’s outing – our last ever – and it was fitting that we went back to where our first picnic too place – Bhinno Jogot or ‘Another World’.
We first went there in 2010. Thing I was 9 and Thing II was almost 7. Here’s what they looked like back then:
On the bus in 2010
And this is what they looked like this year:
bigger and more serious now – sometimes…
Thing I might not look that different to you but if I show you this picture from the trip in 2010 where you can see her friend (whose nickname is Bubs):
and compare with this one from this year:
You can see Bubs has really grown! Not sure about Thing I though…
Anyway, Bhinno Jogot hadn’t changed at all. It was exactly the same with the same run-down rides, willful disregard for health and safety and annoying crowds of Bangladeshis who constantly want a photo of you because you’re white. At least Bhinno Jogot was actually built though, unlike Anondo Nogor last year.
What makes it fun is the company. LAMB is a huge community of people and it is nice just to hang out with each other and share a meal, regardless of the quality of the park itself. I enjoyed spending time with Thing I’s friends like Bubs and also our own friends like Rinku, a doctor here at LAMB.
I’m sad this is the past picnic I’ll be attending. despite the constant request for photos, we’ve always had a fun time at the picnics. This year the trip was amazingly well organised and everything ran on time – almost unheard of in bangladesh!
Below is a selection of pictures from the day. Enjoy!
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My father-in-law said I can’t come before the strikes are cooling down… which would never probably happen lol.. specially in Dhaka.
LOL I don’t think that will EVER happen! I think your FIL is possibly being a little unrealistic!
lol me tooo
Loved the photos……always sad when it’s the last one…..but maybe this time next year you’ll be creating some new firsts
That’s very true Jacqui – and a positive way to think about it. Thank you
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Cool pics. Nice to look at the pics of children and see how they have changed.
Thanks Bindu. Good to hear from you
Great pics – I love the whole slideshow thing in a blog! I think Thing II has aged more dramatically in the three years than either of the girls! Happysad occasion then another ‘last’ – think it make us drain the dregs out of life when we know that though, not taking anything for granted. x
Indeed – I probably enjoyed it all the more for knowing that this will be my last picnic – at least for a while anyway…
Glad you liked the slideshow format – I love it myself!
It seems you really had alot of fun! Great! Hope you had fun in the 3D part!
LOL it was great Muna – largely because it was fun listening to all the jubokra screaming at the snapping snake! Sad you weren’t there though