Searching For Food
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| Boy at Work |
THREE AND ONE-HALF MONTHS IN AFGHANISTAN
Between August and November, 2007, after briefly passing through Kabul, I resided in Herat, the third
largest city in Afghanistan, situated in the northwest quadrant of the country, within 50 miles of Iran to the
east. Turkmenistan, formerly Russia, lies 70 miles due north. Ancient Herat is on the Silk Road and
touches the northernmost beginnings of the notorious Ring Road, the road to Kandahar. Through the
turmoil of 30 years of constant conflict, the country has managed to maintain its unique culture and
character. Though surrounded by poverty, the warmth and hospitality are more the custom than the
exception. Beautiful people, laughing children.
Between August and November, 2007, after briefly passing through Kabul, I resided in Herat, the third
largest city in Afghanistan, situated in the northwest quadrant of the country, within 50 miles of Iran to the
east. Turkmenistan, formerly Russia, lies 70 miles due north. Ancient Herat is on the Silk Road and
touches the northernmost beginnings of the notorious Ring Road, the road to Kandahar. Through the
turmoil of 30 years of constant conflict, the country has managed to maintain its unique culture and
character. Though surrounded by poverty, the warmth and hospitality are more the custom than the
exception. Beautiful people, laughing children.
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| Citadel of Alexander the Great |
| AFGHANISTAN PHOTO GALLERY |
| Wool Spinner |
| Wrapping Turban |
| Hotel Serena, Kabul |
Masjet-e-jam, The Blue Mosque
| Toddlers Seeking Food |
| Kite Maker & Son |
| Afghan Ice Cream Plant |
| The Carpet Seller |
| Children & AK-47 |
| Minarets of Herat |
| Great Wall of Kabul |
| Shrine of Sufi Poet |
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| Grey Eyes |
| Proud Father |
Village Meeting
| Tribesmen |
| Defying Russia Memorial |
| Paradox |
| Boy Horseman |
| Frisk Fruit |
| Real Afghan Food |
| Hello America |
| Grape Men |
| 120-Day Wind of Herat |
Legumes, etc.
| Family at Shrine |
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