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Day 1 -on the road

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April 15th 2009
The tour got off to an early start with a 5:30 am meet and greet at Dubai’s terminal 3. The usual stragglers were quickly gathered together and the long slow process of checking in 24 people began about 6. Despite Emirate’s best effort we managed to get everyone checked in and bags dispatched by just before 7. The fact that all the porters at terminal 3 wear red shirts the same as ours didn ... read more

Asia » Afghanistan » East

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Afghanistan's recent history is a story of war and civil unrest. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979, but was forced to withdraw 10 years later by anti-Communist mujahidin forces. The Communist regime in Kabul collapsed in 1992. Fighting that subsequent... ... read more