All in the Hat

It started with something Carina said, along the lines of not being seen dead talking to someone wearing one of these, these being the distinctive Pashtun 'pakool' hats. No doubt the charge of racism could be brought to bear, but knee-jerks aside, has she unwittingly hit on something? Might the humble pakool, preferably a singularly shabby one, be the ideal accessory for the next visit to Paranormal? Suitably attired, might it be possible to enjoy a beer and the exquisite scenery without having to field the barrage of what you name, how long you in Dubai? This is to be tried. Taliban Stores, here we come...

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  1. You could always go to a bar where you don't get hassled like that...

    That said, that'd mean expensive beer, no atmosphere and not tales to tell...

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  2. I could, and often do, but now and again the blog needs fodder. All in the name of research, of course!

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