Wheels!

I finally got my motorcycle learners permit and motorcycle. It still is hard to get my head around after the years with Peace Corps knowing I would be sent home immediately if I ever rode on a motorcycle. Still, I was surprised how excited I was to have my own wheels. My first day out and about in my town, I ended up heading across the bridge to the Jamuna Resort, where I just couldn't resist jumping in the pool for a swim, clothes and all. Mind you, for most Bengali's, this is the typical swimming attire! Even at the beach, swimming (for women) involves wearing shalwar camisse which includes baggy trousers, top, and large scarf. It does feel as if one may drown swimming this way! Anyway, regardless of the attire, the swim was nice, and even more so, the freedom. Now the not so fun part has come.... passing a written test (passed on my second 3-1/2 hour trip to Dhaka), a verbal test, and coming next week, the figure 8 test. Wish me luck!