TravelStream™ news feed for member shumsa on TravelPod's free travel blogs service http://www.travelpod.com/syndication/rss/shumsa en-us Copyright ©2009 TravelPod.com Tue, 13 May 2008 06:09:03 -0400 http://www.travelpod.com http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/shumsa/kabuli_kishmish/1210672980/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/shumsa/kabuli_kishmish/1210672980/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/shumsa/kabuli_kishmish/1210672980/tpod.html Tue, 13 May 2008 06:09:03 -0400 One way ticket to Kabul on 30th June 2007

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Kabul, Afghanistan

Shquipe is a dear friend.  We started off as penpals when I lived in Kabul and she was very excited when I decided to change my career to development, she was so excited fo rme.  When I was planning my trip to Nepal, she kept insiting I  move to Kabul, which at the time wasn't even a figment in my imagination.  Sometimes I believe that I'm here because Shquipe prayed for me to move to Kabul so that I can pursue my dreams in this country...I had the honour of hosting Shquipe's 53rd birthday on my terrace as part of the monthly kite flying ritual...Here are some memorable photos of how much fun we all had... 
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Yamgan, Afghanistan

Yamgan is surrounded by towering mountians...
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Jurm, Afghanistan

Visiting and working around the villages of Jurm
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Fayzabad, Afghanistan

The flight from Kabul to Fayzabad...
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Istalif, Afghanistan

A day trip to beautiful Istalif and a walk among the Autumn coloured leaves...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istalif
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Kabul, Afghanistan

A lovely Eid in Kabul.
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Kabul, Afghanistan

Ramadan is on its way in a week.  My friends insisted on making a big event of the regular Thursday afternoon 'kite flying' thing - so it became kite flying on a Friday afternoon, followed by dinner...
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Kabul, Afghanistan

Kite flying is a big thing in this country.  When I announced the 'Kite Flying' event at my place, people said "...but women don't fly kites..."Well I was set to prove them wrong and the photos are evidence of how much fun we had...
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

So here I am making an epic journey to a new home after 3 years, 4 months and 5 days in Dubai.  Funnily, I thought Dubai would be the end of the road for me, however, it was meant to be - I was meant to move to country number 10...  With me I've brought Minu and Sébeau my cats who became my family in Dubai.My friend Tia came to drop me off at the airport.  Like an angel, she helped me with my baggage and the cat cage.  On parting, there were no tears.  Just smiles of anticipation, I'm finally making a journey to do something I've dreamt about.PS: [Checking in the cats was sooooo simple, and there were no questions asked at Kabul Airport.]
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Denpasar, Indonesia

Hope you enjoy the photos taken on my one day out and about....
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