What do we basically have in our mind when we hear the word "Kabul"? frightening and scary place, careful with talebans and suicide bombers. But really this country has interesting things that you see that you cannot actually going find our from other place. Have you seen a bread hanging outside the store? Would you dare to buy it and eat it? Whenever I go to my office, I usually pass by on this road with store selling this bread hanging outside with all those busy traffic vehicles passing by and I couldn;t imagine this Afghan people of the health it will cause. I guess its in the culture.
Another interesting view to see here is the mud house being built in the mountains. There were so many built solid mud house as well as concrete ones that goes even at the tip of the mountain without a clear stairs going there. You would wonder if there is a water and electricity being provided there plus of course the very important one - How are you going to "Pee and Poh" and where does it go? I just really couldn't guess and go further with my analysis as long as they happy and enjoy, then I'm happy then.
On the other side, risky and threat are still everywhere, you cannot go out in the evening as there is much questioning and curfew in some areas. visibilities in public are restricted, restaurants and bars are quite not sure to hang out, supermarkets are nowadays are also being targeted by the suicide bombers.The powerful blast killed at least 8 people including three western women who were shopping in the store at the time and injured six.
Finest Supermarket is located across the street from the British Embassy and sits at the entrance of Wazir Akbar Khan, a popular neighborhood with diplomats, journalist and other foreigners. I was suppose to be there to buy some of my day to day toiletries. I guess its not time yet.
Places of Interest: There are some places that you will be delighted to visit here in the day light, planning to buy some souvenirs such as precious gem stones, fabulous carpets, few selected electronics, great items that are actually originated in Afghanistan only.The old part of Kabul is filled with bazaars nestled along its narrow, crooked streets. Cultural sites include the Afghan National Museum.Other places of interest include Kabul City Center, which is Kabul's first shopping mall, the shops around Flower Street and Chicken Street, Wazir Akbar Khan district. One thing for sure that when you go out, try to bring somebody with you especially for women as this is a place that you really are not sure of your safety.
