Yesterday we went shopping!  The driver first stopped to change US$ to Afghani - with a man on the street.  I was surprised that he didn't go into a bank.  Then we went to a sort of shopping mall where there are stores for men and stores for women, usually not the same store.  In fact, most of the stores are very content specific.  I bought a shirt that is "more appropriate" for me to be seen in when we are out in public.  Next, we went to a grocery store where I found Olive Oil, cocoa powder and salami!  I wonder how salami will taste on pizza.  We then went in search of baking pans because I want to make Moussaka, brownies, and other casseroles.  They don't have many but I did find some glass dishes that can be used.  Finally, we bought a bath towel.  

Last night we ate outside on the veranda, like a picnic.  We sat on a mat with cushions brought from inside.  Hekmat cooked chicken pilau and rice.  It was delicious!!  See the photo of him serving it up in the kitchen to bring to the "table".  I was surprised to see him using the floor as a countertop!

I'm preparing to spend a week, October 3 - 7, working in the school located in Kabul and operated by IFHope, the organization that Dennis works for.  (The week begins on Saturday and ends on Thursday) I'm not sure what I will do there but it is a school for students up through grade 10.  I am also working on a seminar for mathematics that is used in Agriculture.  I will present that to the students at the University of Herat.  I'm glad that I will be able to to something.  I might also work with students who need help with English - can a math teacher also teach English??