The flight from Pirkkala to Mazar-e Sharif went surprisingly smoothly. There was only one hour's delay in Turkey and another in Kabul, so we arrived in time to make it to Aybak during daylight. Some business at the Finnish national support element in Camp Mira almost slowed us down, but we finally got going. Driving at night is not a problem, but if dusk falls during the trip it means that certain preparations and measures have to be made and taken. But that wasn't necessary: we reached Aybak just as the sun was setting. The final rays of the sun made the dense smog over the city glow pink and purple, as the inhabitants were trying to keep the dwellings warm by burning whatever is available. And again, the air smelt accordingly.
At the PO, the yard was again full of visitors' vehicles. I found my quarters as I had left them, with the clean laundry unfolded on the bed. There was again a layer of dust everywhere, so I would have started by cleaning up a bit had I only had the time. There was a lot of things going on and and a lot of papers to be read. The fact that one never sleeps too well on the plane did not help me to concentrate, so I soon realised that it would be better to go to bed early and leave the updateing of the situation until tomorrow. Of course, I would have to fold the laundry and wipe the dust from my quarters first. And, update the blog. Fortunately tomorrow is Friday, which means waking up a few moments later.
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