The narrator embarks on a trip to Afghanistan, specifically to the capital city, Kabul. The journey is described as a risk, with questions about the country's safety and the unknowns of their destination. The narrator arrives in Kabul via a direct flight from Istanbul, Turkey, and is immediately impressed by the city's clean and tidy streets.
Upon arrival, the narrator spends the night in a room for 100 USD a day. The next day, they explore the city, meeting locals and learning about the country's diverse culture. The narrator learns that the Afghani language is Dari Persian and Pashto, and that the country is home to various ethnic groups, including Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, and Arabs.
The narrator also learns about the country's history and current situation. They are told that there are about 4 to 5 explosions a week, usually in random places. The narrator is also informed about the Afghani cuisine, with dishes like chopan kebab and chicken sooji being highlighted.
The narrator visits a restaurant's kitchen to learn more about Afghani food, and they try dishes like Shopan Kebab, a popular dish in Afghanistan. They also visit a famous restaurant, "Haidar chainaki", known for its chainaki, a dish similar to a pot for tea but with meat instead.
The narrator also learns about the country's carpet making industry, with carpets being exported worldwide. They visit the oldest market in Afghanistan, the birds market, where they learn about the country's birdlife.
The narrator also tries Bolani, a dish made from potatoes, and meets a famous photographer from Afghanistan, Khaibar. They visit a mosque known for its beauty and learn about the country's history of independence. The narrator also mentions the green zone in Kabul, where all the embassies are located, and how it is a protected district.
The narrator concludes the trip by expressing their admiration for the country and its people, despite the challenges and dangers they face.
1. The text is a transcript of a trip to Afghanistan, specifically Kabul, the capital city.
2. The trip was taken to understand more about the country's culture, food, and people.
3. The trip was taken by a person who had no prior knowledge about Afghanistan.
4. The person took a direct flight from Istanbul, Turkey to Kabul.
5. The person was impressed by the landscapes and the city's cleanliness.
6. The person was surprised by the diversity of the country, with different races and languages.
7. The person was informed about the potential danger in the country, with an average of 4 to 5 explosions per week.
8. The person was introduced to the Afghani food, including the famous dish "chopan kebab".
9. The person was taken to a restaurant in the city center of Kabul to learn more about the Afghani cuisine.
10. The person was introduced to the famous Afghani food "Shopan Kebab".
11. The person was taken to a famous restaurant "Haidar chainaki" by a famous Afghani Filmmaker named Roya.
12. The person was introduced to the traditional Afghani dish "chainaki", which is a soup made in a pot.
13. The person was informed about the carpet making industry in Afghanistan.
14. The person was introduced to the oldest market in Afghanistan, the birds market.
15. The person was taken to a famous restaurant to try the Bolani, a dish made from potato.
16. The person was introduced to the biggest Samosa in the world.
17. The person was shown a mosque where the independence was declared.
18. The person was informed about the Eid mosque, which is only used for Eid prayers.
19. The person was shown the place where the king declared independence from the British.
20. The person was informed about the 40 years of war and problems in the country.
21. The person was introduced to the green zone in Kabul, where all the embassies are located.