These photos were taken in 1978 whilst travelling from London To Kathmandu. I think they were taken when travelling from Herat to Kabul across the desert in a coach.
The coach attracted attention wherever we went. Although the coach looks modern it did not have a toilet nor air conditioning and this was in August. Not sure why anyone in their right mind would be crossing a desert in Afghanistan in mid summer!
Tea shops were a must in every small town.
A stark but striking country.
ReplyDeleteFantastic desert scenes and lifestyles! Looks like tea is a beverage loved throughout the world.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing country ~
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What an exciting adventure this must have been! Your photos look so exotic.
ReplyDeleteWow, these shots are very cool. Can't help but wonder how the people in the images fared during all the chaos since then.
ReplyDeleteA different world, for sure. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThe tea shops looked like an excellent way to socialise. But I wonder what people did, if they wanted a quiet and private space inside their tent or outside it.
ReplyDeleteA remarkable looking country - although I wonder if it will ever be accessible in a sensible way again. I hope so.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well - Stewart M - Melbourne
Looks like we were both trolling the archives this week. You got some good photos there, doubt you would now though
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ReplyDeleteWonderful memories and photos of your trip to Afghanistan. Amazing experience, with the tents and camels crossing the desert. Take care, enjoy your day and week ahead!
What an amazing adventure! I also wonder why anyone would cross a desert in August, but you are strong and resilient. I also wondered if anyone in those pictures is still alive today.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure! I love the candid, family photo.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were temporarily out of your right mind and crossed that desert in mid summer! A wonderful adventure and incredible memories . I love that you got invited into tents, met “real” people, ...you were (and are) definitely a traveler, not just a tourist.
ReplyDeleteWow - what an adventure!
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see how much international travel has changed since the 70s. You probably saw a lot of unspoiled areas. Seems like now everything has been overrun by tourists.
ReplyDeleteThere you digged deeply in your memories ! A pity what this country has become ! It looks very much like Morocco or Egypt ! and my preferred mode of transport the camel! I really miss them !
ReplyDeleteAn adventure for sure - thanks for sharing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan