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| 30th January 2007 David Huskey | Sharon, Thanks for the memories - From: Days 9-11, Kabul My heart is strongly connected with the people of Afghanistan, particularly the street kids. It looks like not much has changed in the 3 and 1/2 years since I was there, except for the Serena Hotel, and some fresh paint on the Mosque. I stayed at the Mustafa Hotel, International Hotel and a Guest house on Share Nau. I hope you do get the chance to go back this year. Thanks again, David Huskey (Daud Neromand) |
| 2nd December 2006 Kathy Cardott | Incredible cultural experience!!! - From: Day 6 - Istalif, Shomali Plain, Hindu Kush Mountains Your photos were incredibly enlightening. I especially enjoyed your captions. I have done a lot of traveling worldwide. I feel like I could take on just about any place. But I would have to admit, this would be a real challenge. I'll have to think about it!!! |
| 2nd November 2006 Travis Curd | ditto - From: Day 6 - Istalif, Shomali Plain, Hindu Kush Mountains Great adventure and photos...hope the rest of your journey was peaceful |
| 24th September 2006 Kate Hildebrand | Great blog! - From: Day 6 - Istalif, Shomali Plain, Hindu Kush Mountains I'm taking Persian classes and I'd really like to go to Afghanistan someday. Love your pictures! |
| 18th September 2006 Ellen | My homepage - From: Day 2, Kabul Nice site! My homepage | Please visit |
| 18th September 2006 Luke | My homepage - From: Day 2, Kabul Thank you! My homepage | Cool site |
| 29th July 2006 Faraz | - From: In Dubai, enroute to Kabul Dear sharon , take a look a look at this http://www.amphibiousvehicles.com.au/New.html you can call it duck tour:) about Iran, yes there is snow and few huge and really good ski resorts there ,Burton has a branch there as well. good luck |
| 28th June 2006 FireCrow | Very nice - From: Days 9-11, Kabul Thank you for linking to here, I too came via Kos. It is so nice to see the country from a non political vivew. Thanks again. |
| 24th June 2006 dkmich | Silly me. - From: Kabul, Day 1 I found this comment box, and I think I sent you an e-mail. I would have left my comments here. Welcome home! |
| 11th May 2006 Sharon Jumper | Hydra Terra - From: In Dubai, enroute to Kabul Thanks for telling me the difference between a DUKW and a HYDRA TERRA. I've been on the "DC DUCK" tour before, and the vehicles were pretty much the same to my untrained eye. :) |
| 10th May 2006 Brandon | How Can you Call it a DUCK TOUR? - From: In Dubai, enroute to Kabul It isn't even a DUCK! -- A DUCK TOUR is a tour that uses a DUKW -- yes, that is a WORLD WAR II Amphibious Vehicle. This vehicle you were on on Dubai is a HYDRA TERRA! Not a DUKW, and definately not a DUCK TOUR! Call it an Amphibious Tour, but please don't call it a DUCK TOUR! |
| 25th April 2006 A. D. Kay | Thanks for sharing your amazing trip! - From: Days 9-11, Kabul Hi, I founds your blog via your link in one of your DailyKos comments. What an amazing trip! I collect Afghani tribal saddlebags and am fascinated by the culture. It was criminal for the Bush administration to abandon them. The Afghans have suffered so much. |
| 27th March 2006 Clyde | Hey! - From: Day 7, Wardak Province with Dr. Roshanak; Kabul Soccer Stadium Looks like it was an awesome trip! Glad to see you had a good time... |
| 3rd March 2006 Gary Giss | Be safe! - From: One day til wheels up ha ha ha Sharon... your food stash is like a mini-U.S. time capsule. You are a true U.S. ambassador, complete with Scooby Doo, Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, pop tarts... There is nothing quite like goat milk with your Fruit Loops! Be careful out there. |
| 2nd March 2006 Sharon Jumper | My dissertation - From: One day til wheels up My PhD will be in Public Policy. For my dissertation, I'm comparing post-occupation levels of violence in Afghanistan vs. Iraq and trying to ascertain whether there are any discernable causes or correlations that can help explain the differentiation in the number and types of insurgent attacks against occupying forces and the new governments in each country. |
| 1st March 2006 Susan | Love the preparedness - From: One day til wheels up Sharon, I love the stash of necessities. What are you doing your dissertation on that brings you to Afghanistan? I hope the food supply arrives with you. |
| 27th February 2006 Sharon Jumper | Thank you, Amit - From: Preparations for the trip I appreciate the advice. :) Sharon |
| 27th February 2006 Amitav | Hi Ms. Jumper - From: Preparations for the trip I am an Indian, studied in Hawaii Univ,Hawaii, and I have stayed in Afghanistan for 2months during Oct-Dec2004, as i had my dreams of working with NGO/UNHCR ( Now i work for an Airline though!!) Its a pretty straight country..Presuming you ll live in Kabul, dont go out before 0730am, dont come out of your residence after 2100hrs !! Try to arrange a local english speaking guy,(try to arrange someone in the age range of 18-20) they will always be there for you. Dont offer them money against service in their face, they doesnt like it.The guy who was with me, his name is "Hakim". Probably he is now working in one indian restaurant called "ANAAR" at NO.4 "SHER E NAW". Best place to stay is a locality called 'WAZIR E AKBAR KHAN' full of embassy and M16 holding US Marines! You will not face any probs for wearing Denims or Shirts, but avoid street taxis/cars, or walking in the market alone. Go to flower street to buy all the necessary "western" groceries, and "CHARA HI SIDARAT" square for more utility goods. The temp. will be ok now, and always carry handkerchief or a big towel to protect yourself from DUST ! I hope you will enjoy your stay, and dont get afraid of anything, Afghanis(NOT PUSTUNS THOUGH), are nice people, they will respect you and honour you. they will understand you a bit late :)...but they are trustworthy by any means.There are some good german food joints and an english brakfast places, i would recommend you to visit. have a nice stay. CHAO....Amit |
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