A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush

This classic of adventure writing has a reputation for being fun, funny, and engaging. A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush Author: Eric Newby 288 pages Rating: 4.0 Goodreads Summary: Pining for adventure, Newby sent his friend Hugh Carless the now-famous cable – CAN YOU TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? – setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. Inexperienced and ill prepared, the amateurish rogues embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth – a journey that adventurers with more experience and sense may never have undertaken. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush would soon crystallise Newby''s reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time. We will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, July 7 at: Sugar House Park 1330 E 2100 S Salt Lake City Grassy area southeast of the Hidden Grove Pavilion - view the map for specifics. *(\*\*Note that this is across the creek from where we have been meeting in the past, to avoid noise from the drum circle.\*\*)* To access it: Park in the Sugar Beet/Hidden Grove Pavilion parking lot, next to the basketball courts, then walk across the Hidden Grove Pavilion bridge. I will be there early- I have short brown hair and glasses, and will be carrying a copy of the book.