Oasis amidst war, Afghan valley looks to tourism

Associated Press ^ | Jul 4, 2009 | Heidi Vogt

[decimon]

There's a new building in town, and it isn't a military barracks or a hospital. It's a Tourist Information Center.

[decimon]

All things considered, I'd rather be in Cleveland.

[balch3]

there are a lot of climbers who’d love to take a crack at the Hindu Kush.

[JerseyJohn61]

Can’t wait to see some of the funny graphics this article
attracts.
(Not that war is funny, but on the lighter side...)

JJ61

[JerseyJohn61]

“Back in the 1960s, Afghanistan was a major stop on the “Hippie Trail” of backpackers and enlightenment seekers.”

If we hurry, we can still lure all the 60’s retreads over there for a “40 Years After Woodstock Reunion Tour”.

JJ61

[Right Wing Assault]

I’m in Cleveland right now, and I am happy and doing well.

I’d rather be here than in the crossfire in Afghanistan, too.