American International School of Kabul

Walked around Shar-i-Nau (New City) and it looks like Kabul is truely returning to normal. Very few beggars and street children compared to last year and the year before. Walked the length of Chicken Street and only got the "hard sell" from one shop owner -- nice to be ignored for a change. It appears that Shar-i-Nau is destined to become Kabul's upscale shopping and commercial district, but it will never replace the bazaars by the Spinzar Hotel and along the Kabul River. The "Bird Bazaar", the "Gold Bazaar", the "Money Changer's Bazaar", etc, etc, will be around 'til the end of time. ISAF has a minimal presence and a new law dictates that no security guard houses may be on the street outside a residence or place of business. Makes the city look normal. (Yes, Chris, no more "blue box" outside the Ariana Guest House.) One step at a time, Kabul jan is coming back.

"Qatra, qatra, darya mesha" -- "Drop by drop, a river is made."

Love and peace - Van

Index

August 30, 2005: A Salang Pass Picnic
August 31, 2005: Shar-i-Nau Park and Vicinity
September 6, 2005: A Walk Around Kabul
September 10, 2005: Qargha Lake and the Kabul Golf Course
September 11, 2005: The Valley of the Buddhas (Part 1)
September 11, 2005: The Valley of the Buddhas (Part 2)
September 14, 2005: Old Memories and Some New
September 20, 2005: Kabul Life
September 26, 2005: Kabul Desert Classic, Kabul Golf Club, Qargha Lake, Kabul, Afghanistan
October 2005: Construction of the American University of Afghanistan from the ruins of AISK

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August 31, 2005

Shar-i-Nau Park and Vicinity

From across the street, a view of Shar-i-Nau Park.
The new "City Centre", Kabul's most modern building, is adjacent to Shar-i-Nau Park.

Shar-i-Nau Park
Shar-i-Nau Park

The basketball court in Shar-i-Nau Park
Made some new friends. I'm not in uniform so don't understand the salutes, but I do like the "thumbs up."

New construction near Shar-i-Nau Park
Another new building adjacent to Shar-i-Nau Park

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