Home Sweet Home from '04 to '06! What an amazing journey...we enjoyed the adventures of living in such a historic Central Asian country that is rich in history and seeped in the legendary Silk Road lore.
Read more about our experiences in Afghanistan here.
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Young boys watching the action at Masoud Circle, Kabul
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Concentrating hard, Bagram
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Man & boy collecting water, Kabul
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He's smiling up until he eats this MRE
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Street beggar (land mine victim), Kabul
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Leather jackets for sale, Bagram
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Little girl trailing her dad, Kabul
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Donkey transport; outskirts of Kabul
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Hitching a ride |
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Afghan women cover up from head to toe beneath sky blue burqas (they are harassed otherwise)
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Blue burqa clad women crossing the street
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Pile on up! Plenty of room for more
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Boys helping with the shopping, Kabul
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Masoud billboard, Kabul
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Remains of the King's Palace, Kabul
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Remnants of Afghan-Russian War
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Afghan checkpoint with revered Masoud carpet
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Roadside workers, Bagram
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Vendor in front of Afghanistan flag backdrop; bazaar
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These young boys have an excellent command of English and work very hard to sell you their trinkets!
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"Best price for you, my friend" is a common theme at the bazaar while haggling over the ever popular Afghan scarves
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City transport, Kabul
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Mountain view at sunset, Kabul | MiG surrounded by mines, Bagram
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Carpenter hard at work, Bagram
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Close up of a jewelry box vendor; Bagram Bazaar (the hand carved jewelry boxes make beautiful gifts)
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Afghani school girls
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Disabled tank from Afghan-Russian War
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Taking it easy, Bagram Bazaar Vendors
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Fresh meat for sale, downtown Kabul |
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Galloping horse, Bagram
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Lost in thought, Kabul
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My donkey walks faster than you!
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| Transporting wood; Kabul | Typical market scene in Afghanistan
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Hello, mister, baksheesh please!
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Kabul Mosque under construction
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Portrait of Village Elder
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The village elder has witnessed and lived a tumultuous life over the decades
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Bala Hissar Citadel, Kabul
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Another view at Kabul's great stone wall
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Guard, Kabul Safe house
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Hustle 'n bustle of Kabul
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Head chef, Tahai Maskan Boy's Orphanage, Kabul
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Boy playing ball
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Every trinket under the sun can be purchased as the Kabul bazaar!
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Bring an expert with you to discern the antique rifles from the "not so antique, manufactured in Pakistan yesterday" rifles
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No time to play, kid vendors work hard to supplement the family's income |
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Mud built house, Bagram
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Camel train, Bagram
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Highway between Bagram and Kabul
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| Typical village scene | Sheep led to slaughter, Kabul (post Ramadan festivities)
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Ah, the relief of water! |
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A shepherd guides his flock of sheep, Kabul city center
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Young Afghan man full of hope and pride, Bagram
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Kabul street scene
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Portrait of Kabul Citizen
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Street sweeper, Kabul | Little girl & proud Grand pa
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Soldiers tolerate the summer heat, Bagram
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Metalwork scavengers
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Distant view of "the Great Wall" of Kabul
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| Boy & donkey, Kabul Hillside | "Cheap price for you, my friend"; Knife Seller, Kabul Bazaar | Beautiful Kabul Sunset
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Jewelry Vendor showcasing gorgeous gemstones for sale; Kabul bazaar
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Man atop his donkey, Kabul
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Grumpy & Happy, Bazaar Vendors |
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A load of twigs, Kabul
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Manual labor is commonplace on the streets of Afghanistan | Taking a time out to rest his weary legs
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A beautiful smile; Bagram
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