Nov 4, 2008 - Dhaka/Chittagong/Cox's Bazar/St Martin'sii Island

Well, we did say we were out of the nest - and how!! Train from Dhaka to Chittagong was 3 hours late (not unusual) so we waited on the platform. Nearly caused a bloody riot - curiouis men at least six deep, all wanting to practice their English and STARING - the no-blinking-only-a-baby-can-get-away-with stare (see photo). I wondered if I could cope with this massive intrusion - OK so far but getting quite fed up with the constant attention. Trip down was great, our carriage was filled with holidaying locals, very noisy with lots of laughing...

Sep 6, 2008 - Cox's Bazaar

Cox's Bazaar is basically Bangladesh's number one beach resort, but as this is a muslim country the sun seekers dress very conservately, particularly the women. Beachwear here is a bit like it was in the 1930's back home. If Bangladesh does have a claim to fame it's Inani Beach, its the world's longest (18k's) and broadest (300 metres at low tide. Inani Beach is 30k's away and it's reasonable to assume that there would be some form of developement, not so. I only saw one hotel and that was still under construction and there was only one...