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Afghanistan, Week 9, 10

We had a lovely BBQ on Friday night last, at my Kabul Guest House, with outdoor cooked American food, drink, and even Starbucks coffee drinks>>>

Afghanistan, Week 5, 6, 7, 8

One of my agricultural extension students said, “Teacher, for a man without a beard, you are very smart.” Then, hugged me>>>

Afghanistan: Snow, rain, mud, conflict

What is the difference between Afghan paper currency and used toilet paper? Not much. I can see why the commode hose is so popular>>>

Arriving in Kabul

Military aircraft runway on native soil with thin crushed, slightly compacted gravel cover, very windy, dust storm noon flight to Kabul from Farah>>>

Afghanistan: In a land in conflict

Week two in a land in conflict, Afghanistan – Saturday, 20 February 2010 >>>

Afghanistan: Land of seasonal but serious snow

I am an American environmental engineer on a short-term technical assistance assignment in Afghanistan>>>