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Shooting the Kabul

March 15, 2006 at 1:32 PM | 0 Comments

We can't get enough of those war-torn countries: The Times of London has a round-up today of nightlife in Kabul, Afghanistan. Ignore the hed, which makes Kabul sound like the hamlet from Footloose, and luxuriate in the party town of choice among countries the US has recently invaded.

There's a variety of ethnic restaurants to sample, a hearty supply of Chinese prostitutes available (it's such a party buzzkill when the host runs low on Asian hookers), and even $3,000 Breitling watches for sale. Visitors can bunk in the Serena Hotel, which costs $250 a night, and in the morning there are plenty of tee times to be had at the Kabul Golf Course. It's just like Palm Springs!

Some fear a backlash against what they see as newfound immorality in the country, but for all conservatives complaining, it's not like they'll do anything about it. That crowd is all talk.

[Image via Mouse/Flickr]

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