30 November 2007
A long trip
4 flights, 14hours in delays and a 2 busrides later and we are here. This is my 3rd day in Kuwait and it feels like a vacation so far. The base here has all the amenities an American requires, Taco Bell, Starbucks, 31 flavors and Subway. It is almost like a food court except instead of being in a mall, everything is in the middle of a giant desert. We are sleeping 50 to a room and I am currently on an internet connection with about 1/10 the speed of dial-up but hey, it's free. I've never seen such a flat and empty landscape as here, the horizon goes side to side for as far as I can see with nothing in between. It makes for incredible sunrises and sets. We work for about 4 hours a day and then sit around for the remainder. Needless to say video game and poker marathons are a mainstay here in the barracks. Yesterday we went driving around in the desert and found a pack of camels, everyone got out and took pictures. I will have some posted once I get to connection that will allow it. I should be in Iraq by next week and actually start working. But till then, I'll enjoy the downtime and you taxes hard at work.
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4 comments:
I am glad you made it across the world safely. Know that your cousin Kimberly supports you and that you are in thought and prayer. Have you put your skills and knowledge to good use since arriving? Man, I tell you what, Starbucks is everywhere, I can't believe they are in Baghdad. I can imagine that the desert sunrises and sunsets are incredible due to the lack of city lighting. I am also sure that the visibility of stars at night are more apparent. I am glad that you are doing well.
Take care.
Love Kimberly
Hey young man, glad you are finding the beauty and humor in your surrounding. Miss you. Mom
Hey Daniel osunds like you're doing pretty good. I miss you a lot and i hope we get to talk sometime. love you much and have a good trip to iraq. your bro, jordan
Is it fair game for friends to post messages here? Didn't want to intrude... hey man, glad to hear you made it there ok, and just wanted to let you know that I had a great time the weekend before you left. I'll return soon to hear how you are gettin along, and give you some updates on life here. Take care and I'll miss ya,
Trace
Hi Baby,
I'm glad you are there and finding your way around the beauties of the world even during a war. When you do get to Iraq keep your head down and eyes open. Love, Aunt Cheryl
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