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Mary Smith: AfghanistanAdventures#58 ~ Skulduggery and spies

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Continue reading at Mary Smith’s Place: Nothing to do with Jaghoray – this is Jawad, one time driver, now programme co-ordinator, taken between Lal and Waras on a recent tour Hussain had sent messages from Jaghoray, warning us against going … Continue reading →

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Sex talks and the wasp sting joke – AfghanistanAdventures#48 ~ Mary Smith

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: Lal-sar-Jangal, Central Afghanistan: November 1989 I was sorry to say goodbye to everyone in Waras. My horse, Zeba had fallen hopelessly in love with Ibrahim’s and couldn’t bear to let him out of her sight … Continue reading →

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Afghan Adventures #14 Food & Friendship ~ MarySmith

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from MarySmith’sPlace: Harvest time Islamic rules, and the traditions of the country, dictate that hospitality is shown to guests. People, therefore, felt obliged to invite the foreigner round for dinner. Some would have felt easier fulfilling their obligations had … Continue reading →

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