I flew by helicopter to check on the first asphalt being laid down on the national ring road. FirstPaving: This is the very first asphalt being laid for the rehabilitation of Afghanistan's primary highway system, connecting the major cities of the country in a giant 1000+ km ring road system. The US and Turkish ambassadors were present to commemorate the moment. (Several of the contractors have strong Turkish connections). 0701-032_FirstPaving Taylor_Hwong Week 03 - July 01st, 2003