A 7 hour journey from Srimangal to Chittagong - the 'Paharaka' express, first class for Western & Kiss as there were no superior 2nd class or 'sulob' tickets available. For me its heaven - tea & snacks served throughout the journey, reclining seats (intentional) and AC. A member of the kichen staff is coming down the aisle with a selction of crisps....he's the first one I have let go through. Started off with a chicken roll, which still had the bone in - actually it was more like a bone roll or 'boner' as Ell is calling it. Its not really 'express' as have stopped now at every station, as well as a 'Call to Prayer' break. Needless to say no other westerners to be seen, so thats 3 in 4 days now, all working for NGO's, out of Dhaka. I have just nailed the samosa seller 2 for 10p - less of a snack, more like liquid engineering. Crisp boy coming thru again, but am holding out for some fruit so have let him pass - I dont think he understands why I am picking on him. Have arrived in Chittagong, 9 hours in total.
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