Swedish NATO convoy rolling past my guesthouse window as a little reminder of where I am
Mazar-e-Sharif
Mazar-e-Sharif Mazar-e Sharif is north Afghanistan’s sprawling urban centre, a relatively modern city standing on the wide steppes near the border with Uzbekistan. Compared to some of the neighbouring towns it’s a relative youngster, and was long overshadowed by the power and prestige of its neighbour Balkh. It took the dreams of a group of 12th century noblemen to change that, when they claimed to have found the hidden tomb of Ali, the Prophet Mohammed’s son-in-law, buried in a local village. Balkh declined and Mazar-e Sharif grew as a place of pilgrimage. Its shrine today is the focus of the national Nauroz celebrations. For travellers, it has plenty of amenities, and is a good base for the sights of Balkh and Samangan.. (...more at the LP link) |
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Swedish NATO convoy rolling past my guesthouse window as a little reminder of where I am |
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This area is known for its carpets (and you do remove your shoes in the carpet store) |
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The bakers gang across from the Mazar Guesthouse where I would run to get piping hot bread |
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