February 16, 2020
Dear Muqim,
Recently I spent a few days based in Kabul but with daily excursions in different directions outside the city. Afghanistan is an extraordinarily beautiful country, even the small amount that I saw, and my only regret was that I did not arrange for more extensive travels in the country including visits to significant historical and architectural sites. I was taken around by a very well-informed guide, an extremely good driver and a very experienced armed guide. Interestingly, most of the check-points on the roads were to verify that this last mentioned of my companions had all the necessary documentation to carry a weapon rather than to worry about me, the foreigner. My companions were extraordinarily kind and helpful and we very soon made friends, joked with and teased each other. In general, I found the Afghans, both in and outside Kabul, very polite and friendly. I never thought myself threatened.
The owner of Afghan Logistics, Mr Muqim Jamshady, is probably the most efficient tour operator with whom I have ever had dealings, and certainly the most prompt in replying to my many questions and problems. It is no wonder that his employees regard him so highly.
With best wishes,
Professor A.R. Littlewood.
From Canada