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Blogged Down By Life

A whimsical look at my life in words & photos – The world according to Chad

Category: Afghanistan

Afghanistan 2009

Posted on March 29, 2015June 11, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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Children Of Afghanistan – Part 3

Posted on July 30, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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Children Of Afghanistan – Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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Children Of Afghanistan – Part 1

Posted on July 30, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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Afghani Checkpoint – 2009

Posted on July 30, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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Afghani Local – Chora Valley 2009

Posted on May 24, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

Afghan Local

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Colour In Winter – Baluchi Valley 2008

Posted on May 24, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

Colour In Winter

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Standing Guard – PB Atiq 2009

Posted on May 24, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

Standing Guard

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Sunset In Baluchi Valley – 2009

Posted on May 24, 2013January 13, 2018 by Chad Dobbs

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