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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (42146)11/28/2005 4:15:26 PM
From: Lazarus_Long  Respond to of 90947
 
Somehow I have difficulty visualizing her vacationing in a place where land mines are a problem.
No problem. The burka will protect her. :-)

A friend of mine went to Afghanistan to monitor the elections. She came back safely. Commented that she did wear a scarf while there.
Depends on the country. Not expected of western women in Tunisia or Turkey except in mosques. Even there, often overlooked if they don't. The more Islamic countries, a hair covering for women is advisable.