Harvest Time

This last weekend we went way up into the mountains to visit a friend's village. A few posts will follow about this with photos. I thought I would get the first one up tonite. The village was in the area that was affected by the earthquake a few years ago. Many will remember that Joe and I were here during that time doing relief work. It was great to revisit these areas that we fell in love with at that time. There are NGO signs everywhere with listings of work that is still going on in these areas. We had a great time.

Here are some of the pics:

Wheat

Tater Time

Illegal weeds (at least in the U.S.)

Visit at friend's hours

These are photos are at our friend's house. Second picture is a big break through for me- not fearing a farm animal is going to bite me.

rest weekend

After 1 month of intense language learning, we decided to come down from the hills and have a weekend away in Islamabad. We were able to stay at a great guest house for the night.

Here is what this place has to offer:

1. Decent internet! I was able to download quite a few podcasts to get me through the next month.

2. TV

3. 10 minute walk over to Pizza Hut and an amazing book store

4. Lots of Westerners so you fit in as just another white person in the crowd

Here is what I would like more of:

1. More uninterrupted electricity (power would often be on for about 1-2 hours at a time then off for a few)

2. Middle Eastern Restaurant with some good hummus

3. Movie theater to see a new flick

Now we are ready to go back and face another month of learning.