Curry, Cricket and Cha!
Before coming to Bangladesh I knew I would be up for the 3 c's: Curry, Cricket and Cha (tea). Little did I know before arriving that I would be socialising with our Aussie cricket team. Luckily my newtown flattie, Craig, took me on an excursion to see my first live match back in February. Australia vs Sri Lanka. The game worked out to be great prep for our cricket function last night and a great conversation starter: "I haven't seen many live games but the one I did see you lost against Sri Lanka". The Aussie team is currently in Bangladesh. Our mate Doug, the High Commissioner here, invited us to a little do with the Aussie and Bangladesh cricket teams. Warney was on the phone (seriously!), but we did get a chance to meet the others. My favourite (and also the most popular player at the office) was Gilchrist. He was your all round genuine Mr nice guy. Three of us ended up drinking red wine back at the hotel with one of the team members. The red wine was bought on their recent South African tour. Definetely a night not to forget!!!