A Teacher's View From Rangoon to Kabul
Raymond Crawford recalls a perilous overland route across Afghanistan while flying Ariana Afghan Airways to Kabul. He details desert to mountain transitions, nomad dangers, a coffin on board, a dramatic airport welcome, and a reunion with Carol at the Intercontinental hotel amid a festive invitation.
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Howland Bandwagon Chronicle Travel Anecdote
In June 1980 the writer recalls a trip from Virginia to a cosmopolitan Intercontinental hotel. After rest they meet Dr. Pease and Americans amid lavish foods in a surreal setting. The piece closes with a humorous aside about driving tests and parking lot attendants.
YMCA Niles Eastwood offers summer class registrations
The K Eastwood Family YMCA begins a five week session the week of June 16 with programs for all ages. Mommy and Me ages six months to two travel weekly 11 15 a m to noon progressive ages 8 to 18 varies by ability preschool day camp ages 3 to 7 meets MWF 9 to noon adult lessons ages 18 and up Tue Thu 7 Q p m adult fitness 18 plus M W F 545 to 630 p m slim living women only Friday 9 to 11 a m synchronized swim ages 8 up Mon Wed 830 to 10 diving class ages 8 up Fri 5 to 545 p m adult tennis 18 plus beginners M W and Tue Thu 6 30 to 7 30 p m youth tennis ages 11 up beginners M W 445 to 530 p m advanced beginners Tue Thu 445 to 530 p m.
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