Paghman

The only day I get off from work every week is Friday, and today I spent it by riding up to Paghman for the afternoon with my family. About a one hour ride from Kabul, Paghman is a small province that is famous for its clean air, water, and beautiful landscapes. Thousands of people from the capital head there every weekend for picnics, swimming, and to pick wild mullberries and cherries.

In the center of town there is an arc that looks very similar to the Arc De Triomphe in Paris. It was apparently built in the early twentieth century by King Amanullah and Queen Tarzi after their return from Europe.