Saturday, October 31, 2009

skateistan

skateistan grand opening on thursday!


[i was proud to be there, along with the ambassadors of denmark + germany + the head of afghanistan's olympic committee]


[we all appreciated this visual juxtaposition]

so many talented skateboarders! it was such fun to see them demonstrate their moves.





[germany's ambassador to afghanistan -- an ardent supporter!]


[a friend, tamara, in her media role!]


[talking strategy!]

3 comments:

  1. amazing! that first photo made me so proud :)
    and completely hilarious that the brand name for skatewear is "fallen" - love the juxtaposition w/karzai, love it. hope that skating continues to be a positive force in kabul!

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  2. hi! oh, the first photo is a joke! we took pictures of each other at the podium like dorks! happy to see you soon, doll! xoxo

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