Out on the town

Massa (language instructor in Arlington, VA) picked me up promptly at 6:30pm outside the main gate at Kabul International Airport. I must admit I was a little nervous. Dressed in customary Afghan attire, from head to toe, I filled the ten minutes I had chatting with the locals that were there waiting on transportation. I was relieved when our conversation was interrupted by the opening car door...

Massa and Asad (brothers) greeted me with a hug as if we had known each other all our lives and away we went. Around the airport circle, a few ANP (Afghan Natl Police) check points, through Massoud circle, then down into the safe zone where many NGOs (non-govt. organizations) hang their hats at night. It also includes some great restaurants perfect for practicing the language and catching up with fellow military service members here on the same program.

Just wanted to record the moment with a few pictures. Hopefully, there will be many more nights like this to come.