Why does Farid open up to Amir on the journey? What is Kabul like?

he devastation in Kabul took Amir's breath away. The buildings and streets had turned into rubble, and fatherless children begged on every street corner. When a red truck full of Talibs drove by, Amir was mesmerized by them for a minute. Farid warned him never to stand at the Talibs again, because they welcomed any chance to start a conflict. I think Farid feels a little badly for Amir now. He knows the backstory for Amir's visit and knows that Amir is taking an awful risk returning.