27 May 2009
“Hello Muqim — Thank you for organising such a perfect trip for me in Afghanistan. Too brief but, as things stand now, just right. All that I saw (and photographed) was a delightful glimpse of daily life very far from the continuing dreary headlines.
I very much appreciate the thoughtful care of Abdullah and Najib on the Bamiyan trip and of your two drivers in Kabul.
Apropos, leaving Kabul, the airport commander very kindly helped me bypass some of the waiting-in-line. I am sure that was out of respect for Afghan Logistics rather than for one elderly tourist!
Unfortunately, the flight to Dubai was delayed. I got there after midnight and via Kamair. But I am home, beginning to edit my photos, and all is well. Attached are six photos, as promised, of Abdullah and Najib. I will be back in touch when I have other photos online and a story written.
With thanks again for my wonderful visit and warm regards to you all .”