Another shot from my grandpa's travel photos. That's him - third person from the left - smiling at the young boy. I think this was taken in Algeria - although Marianne suggested below it could be Pakistan or Afghanistan, and I bet she's right - sometime in the early 60s. My grandpa traveled to all three countries, and this one might have gotten misplaced in the "Algeria" box.
I had just started pursuing my passion for travel right before he died, but I think he would be proud of me today if he knew how much I've explored the world. Maybe one day, somehow, we'll be able to swap stories.
that beauty of photography see the reality that we often can not see when we watch the news of these countries, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: xlpharmacy | November 01, 2011 at 10:44 AM
that's a great thought. I bet you will. : )
Posted by: The Equestrian Vagabond | June 20, 2010 at 04:34 PM
I love this ...
I accidentally ended up following in my grandfather's world war one foosteps. From my 2 years living in Istanbul, twice visiting his horrendous battlefield at Gallipoli, to Egypt, where I popped into Cairo, to Belgium and France, with the Somme and the battle of Mesen. It was all accidental but it might be one hell of a conversation one day.
Posted by: Di | June 20, 2010 at 08:14 AM
What a beautiful post.
Posted by: Kathryn | June 18, 2010 at 05:07 PM
I love that your grandfather was a traveler and so are you. That's a wonderful photo! What a treasure.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | June 18, 2010 at 03:57 PM
I LOVE this photo, especially the smiles on your grandpa and that young boy's faces.
But I'm pretty sure it's not Algeria. I'm almost certain it is Pakistan or Afghanistan. What amazes me is that the street scene could be Afghanistan today, their fashions are much less fickle than ours.
I'm also certain he would see himself in you.
Posted by: Marianne | June 18, 2010 at 02:47 PM
That is just awesome. I hope that one day you can indeed swap stories in another place.
Posted by: Mel | June 18, 2010 at 12:27 PM