Pictures of Delaram, Afghanistan

Hi Kris,

The first 6 pics were taken on the base. There is a house that was occupied a year ago, but when the Marines came in they bought the family out and destroyed part of the house (not sure why) and built the base. Apparently a family of 14 lived in this house. It's hard to imagine 14 people living in these conditions, but I understand it's quite common for large family groups to live together in Afghanistan.

The house is made of mud and straw. There are a few pictures that show how the walls and ceiling were made. It was like taking a step back in time when we were walkng though it. It's quite interesting and humbling to see how these people live day to day. If by looking at these pictures you don't appreciate all we have in the US, I don't know what will.

I took a picture next to a flowering tree. It was quite pretty, and the former owner of the house was quite proud of it! Its actually the only flower I have seen out here.

The last couple pics are of a dead viper, and the patient that it bit. The guy seated was bit on the hand by the snake and we treated him. He stayed with us overnight and then we sent him home. He actually did fine. The other snake bite victim didn't fare as well, but I don't have pics of him.

Hope you enjoy. I need to take more pictures, but I forget my camera most of the time.

Love,

Jared