Hey, just wanted to let everyone know that I am alive and well. For those who haven't heard, there was a suicide car bombing outside of the Indian Embassy in downtown Kabul today that killed around 40 people. I was out of town at the time, in the small village of Lalander where Trust in Education does a lot of work. Given that Lalander is so far out of the city, I had no cell-phone reception all day and didn't hear about the bombing until about an hour ago, after I got back.
It's very shocking to hear about, it definitely affects any sense of being in a "bubble" here in Kabul, away from large acts of violence. I've been talking to many people here, ex-pats and Afghans, since returning from Lalander just a little while ago; sharing information is the best thing to do at this point I think. It's hard to know what to do besides this, given the random nature of this kind of violence. I know I will continue to be extremely cautious, as I've been when in any majorly-populated areas around town. And just yesterday I moved to an area of town that is farther away from the city center (I had actually been planning to do this for financial reasons), which may also be a good precaution. As I said, it's hard to know exactly how to respond to something like this. It's just incredibly tragic, for the civilians, shopkeepers and diplomatic officials there around the Indian Embassy today. Please keep them in your thoughts.
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We are incredibly relieved to hear that you were out of town during the incident and are alive and well. We'll be sure to keep you and everyone affected by today's events in our thoughts. Stay safe and thanks for taking time to post and reassure us in the midst of all that's going on around you at the moment. Take care. - M & A
Matt!
I am so glad to hear you are ok. I was worried after hearing about the bombing today. It is nice to have a place to come and check up on you! Thanks for posting the blog. It is great to hear from you!
Love, Crissy :)
Matt, I, too, am grateful to know you are safe. I have understood from others that violence is really only relative in Afghanistan, sadly. I know people who have traveled elsewhere in the Middle East and been helped by those who can offer the signs to look for that someone or something is not as it should be; if you can find someone to so advise, I'm sure it would be helpful to you and a comfort to all those who are watchfully awaiting your safe return! Keeping best thoughts, Kathleen Krentz
Glad you're okay. Jeez. This is one hell of a summer experience you are having.
Matty V! Can't relly wrap my head around how you deal with all this stuff. Just glad to know you're alive and well, and looking damn sexy, judging by the pictures. Love the beard, love the clothes. You're doing good things, brother, and I can't wait to see you back here. - Mose
hey man....thank god ure doing okay....thought about u when i heard the news...and then i rmred ur blog....keep well and ill see you in less than a couple of months....oh and i love that new look of urs....jus get a tan and u ll look like a straight up local with ur kurta and all...lol
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