I Rode a Camel
I've been having a relatively good time here in Kuwait.
A few days ago there was a 5k "fun run" that I participated in. Running in the desert is difficult and not at all that fun. It wasn't that hot, but the sand really works the ankles and the air will dehydrate a person very quickly. I was happy with ,and surprised at, my 23:13 finish time.
Yesterday there was a bazaar here at the camp. Besides the wares and whatnots for sale, there was a camel to ride! Of course I had to give it a go, since the opportunity to ride a real live camel in the deserts of Kuwait does not present itself often. Also, today when we went out to the range to fire our weapons, we saw a few herds of camels. The range was even shut-down for a while because they wandered too near.
Other than that, I am still getting used to the time change. The food is still good. I've had another lobster dinner since I've been here, and yesterday I had a Cornish hen for lunch. We're pretty much just waiting around for a flight now. They seem to be backed up due to the elections.
I hope things are going well for everyone on the other side of the big pond. Write or email when you get a chance.
A few days ago there was a 5k "fun run" that I participated in. Running in the desert is difficult and not at all that fun. It wasn't that hot, but the sand really works the ankles and the air will dehydrate a person very quickly. I was happy with ,and surprised at, my 23:13 finish time.
Yesterday there was a bazaar here at the camp. Besides the wares and whatnots for sale, there was a camel to ride! Of course I had to give it a go, since the opportunity to ride a real live camel in the deserts of Kuwait does not present itself often. Also, today when we went out to the range to fire our weapons, we saw a few herds of camels. The range was even shut-down for a while because they wandered too near.
Other than that, I am still getting used to the time change. The food is still good. I've had another lobster dinner since I've been here, and yesterday I had a Cornish hen for lunch. We're pretty much just waiting around for a flight now. They seem to be backed up due to the elections.
I hope things are going well for everyone on the other side of the big pond. Write or email when you get a chance.
posted by Chris | 6:58 AM
1 Comments:
which hump did you ride on? Sounds like some good food so far. Wow what a run, I wonder if I could do the 0.5k run and survive. take care,wish you a safe trip up north. (cousin Curt)
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