View of Afghanistan

[island_sands]

A colleague sent me this photo today, had to share it, as it's just stunning! (Photo was taken yesterday)

 

[oferdegi]

Wow! Makes my heart jump! As far as the lure of the unattainable goes, mountains do pose a pretty tough competition to the sea!

 

[island_sands]

Apparently it's one of the most harshest environments - makes it difficult for Taliban to cross over in the winter... which is why its our "quiet season".

 

[Pastor]

Nice one Sara, I found this the other day it's a powerpoint presentation with satalite shots of the earth during both the day and night, worth 2 minutes of your day

 

[island_sands]

Here's more... taken by another colleague. Note the dead calf..

 

[shaneshac]

Where is the Afghan Black?

or the poppy fields rofl rofl rofl

 

[BatRay]

Ah yes, the good ol' dead calf or goat game. Apparently it's a lot like polo, except the teams are striving for the carcass instead of a ball. Quite a sight to see.

 

[island_sands]

I am going to see it for myself next month Looking forward to that. It will be an experience!

 

[portinfer]

Sarah - if you have time to read 'An Unexpected Light' before you go I would recommend it - good book ... maybe by Eliot ? Anyway you can google it
Ed

 

[oferdegi]

I am going to see it for myself next month Looking forward to that. It will be an experience!

Are you going there? I'm green with envy.

There was a film I saw in my horse-crazy youth: The Horsemen, with Omar Sharif

We all dreamed of riding in a buzkashi and being as brave as that guy - got his infected leg chopped off with an axe and just got on his horse and rode away. Some tough people out there...

 

[BatRay]

Crazy stuff. I've only seen pictures. They make me think of horseback rugby, with everyone crowding around and so forth. Quite a game indeed.

Beautiful pics, Sara .

 

[island_sands]

I can't wait to go! I will send pictures when I return. it will be interesting to see our camps out there and some of the rack and ruin.