While this was a recce sort of a trip, I thoroughly enjoyed skiing and hiking in Afghanistan. The central highlands are not very high compared to most of my usual affairs (affairs of the mountain sort *grins*); but I went towards the end of Feb when it is still very cold. Besides, I didn't want to risk too much on this trip, because this was supposed to be a trip where I was to gather info about adventures in the future to more remote locations such as Badakhshan. So armed with my 🎿 touring kit, I set off to explore the central highlands of Afghanistan. The skiing was amazing, the food - amazing, the people - amazing, the women - pretty, what more can one desire for.
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| Skin track on a hill near Chhap Dhara, a beautiful village, not far from the town. |
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| Bonjon (Dari for Eggplant) |
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| One of the many hills near Chhap Dhara. The snow was so good. And the skiing was awesome |
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| Sheekh Kebab - My favorite 😘 |
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| A couple of skiers on a distant slope. |
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| Views from the road on the way back after a ski tour |
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| Mantoo - Beef dumpling stew |
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| A rough day (had to hike a couple of hours to the snowline) |
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| Mountains near a village called Jowkher |
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| Kids from the Village (this is the calm before the storm 🤣) |
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| Lavish meal @ Jowkher |
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| Kids intrigued by the ski kit |
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| @Burgasoo. A boy flaunting his skis (made at the village) |
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| One of the countless slopes just an hours hike from the Village. |
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| Kids from a village near Garganathoo |
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| A chilly, windy day at Band-e-Amir (Dharmatma?) |
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| Beef 😁 |
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| The best rice ever. Simple uncomplicated recipe "Pulav" |
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| On the way back to Kabul (with my driver friend and his kid) |
(This blog entry is still being worked upon; check again later)
