March 1, 1976
Dear Grandma, Uncle Bill, Aunt Mary & Rob,
Hi! Bet you thought you wouldn't be hearing from me from Kabul, Afghanistan. I's a long story why I decided to make a quick trip here, hope you all heard it from my family.
It is such a different culture here than in India. Here women are not seen – but the few that are out are covered from head to toe – they have a 'thing' that hides their face – very dangerous as they can't see well & they walk out into the street & almost get hit.
I'm with 3 from the Peace Corps – today at lunch got together w/others from P.C. – one being a boy that graduated from Kalamazoo in 1971 – knew Catherine & X both. He said he never dreamed of meeting Catherine's sister in Kabul!
Today went to the school where 1 of them teaches – most of the class rooms outside – school has been out for last 2 months – because of cold weather. Still snow on the ground – and cold to me! I have on layers of clothes –
Food here not HOT at all – but very greasy. Fried rice is basic food – good beef here. Also tea good here – different than India. In India they use so much milk & sugar. Here just sugar.
It was quite a trip from Delhi to here – I did meet – quite out of coincidence another P.C. guy in Delhi going to Kabul so had company the whole way. From Peshawar to here most interesting – mountains w/ lots of snow – sometimes you could see layers of road as you look down. The more I travel the more it is contagious – my dream now is to go overland from London to India – then East through the Orient. It could all be done in one trip – all it takes is time & money. (+ the 'guts' to do it!) Travelling itself is pretty cheap – cost just $8.00 to go from Delhi to Kabul for transportation. Of course there is not much luxury involved. To fly the same distance is $120.00! Overland the trip just takes 2.5 days (both nights spent on the road).
Grandma I'l be seeing you soon – and sure hope to see the rest of you all too on your trip North. Grandma, we will have to take a vacation somewhere – here I am not even home yet & ready to go!
Rob – I'm anxious to know of your next year plans – I can't believe you are almost finished at J.C. – time flies – My best to you all from Muslim Country – lots of beautiful mosques –-
I'm with 3 from the Peace Corps – today at lunch got together w/others from P.C. – one being a boy that graduated from Kalamazoo in 1971 – knew Catherine & X both. He said he never dreamed of meeting Catherine's sister in Kabul!
Today went to the school where 1 of them teaches – most of the class rooms outside – school has been out for last 2 months – because of cold weather. Still snow on the ground – and cold to me! I have on layers of clothes –
Food here not HOT at all – but very greasy. Fried rice is basic food – good beef here. Also tea good here – different than India. In India they use so much milk & sugar. Here just sugar.
It was quite a trip from Delhi to here – I did meet – quite out of coincidence another P.C. guy in Delhi going to Kabul so had company the whole way. From Peshawar to here most interesting – mountains w/ lots of snow – sometimes you could see layers of road as you look down. The more I travel the more it is contagious – my dream now is to go overland from London to India – then East through the Orient. It could all be done in one trip – all it takes is time & money. (+ the 'guts' to do it!) Travelling itself is pretty cheap – cost just $8.00 to go from Delhi to Kabul for transportation. Of course there is not much luxury involved. To fly the same distance is $120.00! Overland the trip just takes 2.5 days (both nights spent on the road).
Grandma I'l be seeing you soon – and sure hope to see the rest of you all too on your trip North. Grandma, we will have to take a vacation somewhere – here I am not even home yet & ready to go!
Rob – I'm anxious to know of your next year plans – I can't believe you are almost finished at J.C. – time flies – My best to you all from Muslim Country – lots of beautiful mosques –-
Love,
Berta
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