This past weekend marked the “Fasting Day of Celebration” or Hari Raya, the end of the month of Ramadan, during which it is mandatory for followers of the faith to fast from dawn to dusk.
It seems that every mall, parking lot and empty space is filled with temporary markets or bazaars where all sorts of food and traditional Malay delicacies are prepared and sold for “buka puasa”, the breaking of the fast. Lights and decorations abound and it is a huge month for sales in the malls as people buy clothes, decorations, gifts and supplies for the celebrations. Much like Christmas at home everyone heads “out station” or home to be with their families for the holidays.
We took advantage of the bazaars to sample a variety of new foods and experiences with our friends Sebastian and Simone. It was great to have three of their kids, Eileen, Ivan and Isaac along as they were happy to finish up anything we didn’t find particularly appetizing.
Home Thoughts From Abroad 
October 16, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Hello Steve and Pam
Been checking in regularly to keep track of you, but haven’t posted in awhile. I miss you at Locke’s, Steve. It seems like your face has been popping up with great frequency as I come across old pics and yearbooks. And this morning, someone sang “Corrina, Corrina” to me (the 50’s version??) and I instantly recalled your serenade in Dana’s room last spring. It seems like years!
You are in my thoughts often. Thanks for maintaining this site, in the midst of what must be great “busy-ness.” It’s great to have access to your pictures and observations….keeps you close.
Take care!
Corrina
October 21, 2007 at 2:08 pm
October 21,
It has been a LONG time since we were on your website. An email I sent yesterday should explain why. Good news about the new grandchild. And I can’t believe Liz is 24. She was just about to turn 3 when you arrived in Bangladesh. What a beautiful young woman she has become, but I can still see that sweet baby face of 21 years ago.
Love,
Carol