I have been studying Dari for about two and a half months and have got used to all the greetings, as well as becoming more confident in going shopping and asking for the things I need. More and more I am finding myself understanding conversations although not necessarily quick enough to chip in my own thoughts! I am feeling my British education has badly let me down with English grammar and this has an impact on my lessons, however google is helping me learn quickly what I should have learnt in school!
In addition to language I have had the opportunity to see the sights of Kabul a bit, visiting Barbur's Gardens, Darulaman Palace and the British Cemetery
View from Babur's Gardens
Barbur's Gardens
Darulaman Palace
British Cemetery - with lists of all soldiers who have lost their lives here
This weekend is Eid and so I have a four day break from my lessons. It is a time to visit friends, relatives and neighbours so I hope to do that a bit and to enjoy time to catch up with my homework!
So Kabul is slowly becoming home and I am slowly making friends and getting to know people. I am still missing friends and family from the UK but I feel I am settling in more. Hopefully the next time I update I will have some more interesting stories to tell!
