Language

Yesterday was a rest day for me as I wasn't travelling, and seeing as this week is getting quite filled up that's probably a good thing.  I just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns, and it was amazing to read a book that is set in the country in which I am currently staying.  It makes the book come alive more I think.   I have just booked myself in for 6 language lessons to learn some basic Dari.  I realise that in 8-9 days I will be leaving, but I wanted to try and learn some basics of this language so that I can communicate a little better here.  I am already thinking about returning, and it makes sense to know the language a little better.  I also will be having language classes when I do a placement later this summer, and I always think its good to get ahead of the curve.  Today is a more relaxing morning, though I am meeting someone this afternoon.  I am waiting to find out if I can get more appointments with different people.  I sent out emails last night, but of course this being the first day of the week, it can take a little while for people to respond. It is hard to believe that my time here is nearly at an end, it is a claustrophobic place especially for foreigners where you have to be mindful of security, and live behind tall walls, barbed wire and sometimes with armed guards on the door.  It is also an amazing place, filled with a mix of amazing beautiful people.