Bamyan

A Bit of Reality

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March 5th 2010
Sometimes the reality of what is going on around us catches up to me. Our day-to-day consists of waking at a reasonable hour, having a relaxing breakfast, a trip to the airport, flights around the country, and back to the crew house. Because of the 'security' situation, shall we say, we do not venture outside of our fifteen foot razor-wire topped walls. But, from time to time a little bit of re ... read more

Asia » Afghanistan » East » Kabul

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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