I remember one nauka ride (almost 10 years ago) so vividly as it was my only one.
We had to go to one of khala's in-law's house and to do that we had to cross the Karnaphuli river and it was at dusk. So all the bigger diesel engine propelled boats retired for the day and we had to do with a nauka.
I was quite excited at first. But then as we moved forward it was really scary. The thing was so light and if it's tilted or jolted a bit sideways, the nauka would capsize. And my mama was trying to freak me out by doing so. On top of that the sailor was smoking his bidi and telling stories of all the accidents that had happened over the years. And his tales kept me so engrossed and by the time I realized it we were on the other side of the bank.
