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A local market outside the city center.
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Waiting....
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Traffic jam.
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The ram has been 'adorned' with henna paste and may have been a participant in the Festival of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) which was celebrated at the end of November.
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Two of the thousands of homeless dogs that roam the streets of Kabul. No dogcatcher; no SPCA.
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Just wandering around, looking for something to do.
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First the sign, then the building.
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It's the 'Perfect' Restaurant.
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The University keeps a low profile; some groups don't.
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In case you don't recognize a door when you see one....
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Wonder what got their attention.
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Uses for a wheelbarrow.
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The answer is: 'No, I haven't.'
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And this last - at the German Clinic last week.
I'm off to England: meeting my son Jason in Manchester for Christmas.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Thanks again for the great looks at your experience.Hope your holiday with Jason was wonderful.
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