581 Planning to travel to Afghanistan in March/ April. Would appreciate any advice about security, fixers, recommended accommodations etc. With the Taliban pretty well ensconced in the south, and with a bumper poppy crop coming in to finance them, I'm hearing growing concern that things are going to escalate pretty heavily, pretty quickly come spring. Anyone with boots on the ground there now, or coming out recently, that might share their assessment of the situation? Any advice, insights much appreciated, Thanks 2 2007-01-23T06:18:28Z 0 2008-03-12T12:55:26Z true 11071 false 6751 2007-01-23T18:20:17Z New York City true false springtime_in_kabul 1 2008-03-12T12:55:26Z 6751