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The Different Faces of Afghanistan
May 28th 2013 The bright sun beat down onto the metal bridge that reverberated every time I planted my foot. Each laboured step weighted by my two backpacks took me closer to Tajik border post, where a fluttering flag stood atop a simple rectangular metal shed. Surrounding me were bare white rocks scattered across an equally pale ground that glared brightly into my eyes.
I glanced to my left and my attention w
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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 COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
Dancing Dave
David Hooper
BOXES TICKED
Boxes ticked in many ways Shane...entering Afghanistan tick...entering the Wakhan Corridor tick...feeling safe tick...your best portrait yet...tick. Well done and await the Hindu Kush.