The Afghan Autumn Collection

We had to bump up our style (and disguises) in Afghanistan so we got fitted with some Afghan casual wear (the ubiquitous Shalwar Kameez) in Mazar-i-Sharif. This was our tailor who hooked us up!

Portraits of young workers in the park

From the top: 'Samosa' seller, Shoe shine boy, and two boys work a phone battery charge center/juice stand. All in the park of the Blue Shrine.

Front Entrance of the Shrine of Ali

Making ovens for naan

They cook the naan on the interior sides of these monstrous ovens.

The Blue Mosque

The blue mosque is the holiest shrine in Afghanistan and the reputed burial site of Muhammad's son-in-law and cousin, making it the third holiest site behind Mecca and medina for Shias (this is disputed!). We had to go to a million ministries, the governors office and the chief of police to get the booth there!

Mazar-i-Sharif

Cleaning the Truth Booth at the Shrine of Ali, Mazar-i-sharif

Afghanistan is dusty, very dusty.