Tuesday, October 30, 2007

September/October Afghan Photos

Rob says that some of the villages they visit are often deserted. The Taliban warns the villagers that the army is coming and many times everyone - or at least the men - leave and hide in the caves found in the mountains above the villages.





harvested poppy pods

Rob says that these villagers were very friendly. You'll have to ask Rob about what they found between the huts of this particular village.




These are just some of the weapons they might find when searching a village.

Rob, after a day in the desert

Clean, but still unshaven

4 comments:

Unknown said...

He looks great! I miss you ROB!
Love,
Mandie

Garrisons said...

Thanks Charlotte!

Nice to see and hear our favorite Major with Spock like ears is doing well!

The Garrisons

Unknown said...

Stay safe Rob from the Gillespies. (Yes faimly and retired Army)If your every in the Ft. Hood feel free to stop by.

Randall K. Gillespie and family

Dorothy Starrett said...

Starrett's said...
Hey Rob, sure look cute with sand all over your nose! We miss you and can't wait to see you in Jan. Disney World here we come!!
Gillie and Terry