It is time for a break

We have been sent to the rear for a little R&R. They decided, since we have been up on an OP for a month now, to let us have a little time off and get showered, a hair cut, and cleaned up. So they sent us to the Battalion Head Quarters to take a few days off to do that and do some resting. Also to get some laundry done. That part was actually more important since we were running out of clean cloths. I was able to bring some cloths up here with me the last time I came. When I picked up my new interpreter, but, now we have time to get it all done..

This area is actually more dangerous than the spot we have been. I am being told that they are attacked here almost daily. They have been getting rocketed here on a regular basis, but luckily they can not aim worth a crap. Not to mention the fact that they are using old soviet era rockets that were not stored properly and thus are not reliable. Most of the rockets just hit the ground and bury themselves with out so much as a boom. LOL

I am pleased to say that my guys are happy to be able to get some real food and some down time, finally. I too am looking forward to being able to take a break and doing nothing for a few days. I am not happy about the fact that my satellite Internet will not work here. Unfortunately, you have to be able to reach the right satellite to get logged on. And that happens to be on the other side of a very tall mountain range. That means that I am relegated to using the MWR computers, which have a 30 minute time limit.

While I am here, I am going to get to see my commander as well. He is coming to visit here and see how were are doing. Also to see how the unit we are supporting, is treating us. He missed out on the hike up the hill. I was hoping that he would get to where we are while we are on the site and see if he can make it up the hill. I am sure he would have less trouble that I did, simply because he works out all the time. Still would have been nice to see how much all that working out pays off in the real world. LOL

Any way, I have to get going. It is dinner time and I am looking forward to eating some real food again. I will write again soon.