I had the opportunity to eat at Lai Thai Restaurant during my last visit to Kabul. Based on several past visits, I knew the restaurant prepares and serves some very good authentic Thai dishes. I took my seat, as the waiter brought me a bottle of water and a menu. I selected three dishes (I was famished) and waited for the waiter to return. Seated next to me were three officers from Poland. I noticed that they were studying the menu closely, and it soon became apparent that Thai food was a new experience for them. I asked them if I could assist in their ordering and they readily agreed. We discussed the menu for a few minutes and they made their selections and then elected to join me at my table. When the waiter returned to my table, he expertly took our orders and left us salivating at the expectation of a good meal. We began discussing the Polish Officer’s home towns and in no time, or though it seemed that way, our food was presented. We thanked the waiter and dug in to our meals like ravenous dogs. The consensus was that the meal was excellent, and the company was good. We ate till our bellies were full. The food was plentiful and appreciated by all four of us. The officers gushed over the flavors, obviously enjoying their dishes. The waiter returned to our table often to check on us and offer assistance as needed. When the check came, the Polish officers insisted on paying. I was caught off-guard and slightly embarrassed by their kind gesture. I made several attempts to pay the tab, but they would not hear of it. I finally relented and thanked them for their kindness and we all thanked our waiter and the curious staff who had watched us enjoying our meals from afar. It was a good experience. Good Journeys!