New Photos

Here are a few new photos from the past few days. However, a few explanations are in order. The past couple of days I have taken my camera to work. Today I was ever so glad as the sky was clear and very blue. The slideshow does not really do it justice but it still looks good. These are not enhance.

You will see I found a new favorite place to eat in Kabul. Red, Hot, and Sizzlin is the place. Not quite trademark infringement but not a lot of imagination there either. It was outside of the city in a VERY secure location. I hear that a lot of military folks eat there. Great food though! WOW.

Also you can see some pictures of out new girls residence hall which I toured the other day. It is set to open in January. For you familiar with college and university housing some res hall, huh? It will house about 30 girls on two levels. With a great view from a balcony. Yes, they are reffered to as girls here because to refer to a girl as a woman is negative culturally. So we say boys too to be fair.

You will see pics of Darul Aman Palace which is a mere shell of its 1920's majesty. It is being redone and will house the Afghan Government one day. It is just up the road from campus. For a complete history visit my favorite site WIKI.

Finally, no matter how pretty it is here, there are constant reminders that we are in a war zone.......

Enjoy the slideshow!