We got here safely. What a stunning diversity of scenery. The Afghans are the most hospitable people I have ever encountered. I am humbled. Our hosts met us right outside passport control and basically made our transition a breeze. Travel through the city weighed heavy on my heart (I intentionally kept my camera in my pocket so that I could see it with my own lens). I experienced excitement, nervousness, joy, and pain. Our team lead and I rode in a separate vehicle from the rest of the team and it was great to hear all his delighted commentary on so many changes for the better even since just last summer. There are a lot of positive developments in this city as of late. Examples include sidewalks, cover grates for sewer drains, street lights, newly planted trees. Bear in mind, the degree to which these improvements are in place is limited; however, it's very promising.
I sat in quiet amazement at the stories from our Afghan hosts, who survived incredible challenges in recent years, often not knowing what the next day might bring. They are filled with joy about their country and are grateful for the support of so many teams. It's an honor to serve with them.
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