Hiking

Today is the second day of our weekend, so it means no meetings etc. I was invited to go out with some other visitors that are over here,and we all went to a nearby lake....somehow in my head I thought that would be quite relaxing. Instead we hiked all the way up a hill, which at altitude and with my level of fitness was exhausting. We had a great view (from a distance) over the city which was marvellous, and a good view of the mountains and hills surrounding the city as well. There was a restaurant at the lake, and we had a nice Afghan lunch there of quabli pilau, kebob, manitou and nan. It was delicious. After we got back, myself and another British girl decided to hop into a taxi (with the guy that has been running me around all week) and head out to Chicken St to do some more shopping. I know I got ripped off for my carpet, especially when he threw in a "gift", but I think we did pretty well at the jewellery store which was fun, and we finished off the day with sandwiches and drinks at my new favourite cafe - Flower St Cafe. All in all, it was a nice relaxing day. I have two conversations tomorrow, and then one on Monday (provisionally booked) and then I'm done! On Tuesday I head back home, loaded down with souvenirs and some amazing memories of this wonderful place.