Some of my favorite moments as a tour leader are watching the expressions of our travelers as they first encounter some of these wonders. There is a particular corner where I like to skip ahead just a little so I can savor the expressions as the group rounds the corner and sees the magnificent Eiffel Tower towering above them in all its glory.
How much music do you listen to? Do you wake up to it in the morning? Do you listen to it as you drive? Do you like going to concerts every now and then? The city where I live, Nashville, is not called Music City for nothing; the city is awash in recording studios, live music venues, and singer songwriters practicing their craft.
Now imagine a life, a country, where music is outlawed.
If you've been listening to any news lately, it's hard to miss the fact that the people of Afghanistan continue to suffer, all the more as they find themselves in the midst of harsh winter conditions. One day last week, a reporter mentioned it was warmer in Anchorage, Alaska than it was in Kabul.
Just for the sake of keeping the plight of the Afghan people top of mind, here are a few bullet points to raise awareness:
