We are here safe and sound in Kuwait! The pic above was the monitor at my seat when we were finally gettig close! It was a long 24 hours of traveling but the fun is just begining! I'm taking note throughout my traveling so I remember some of the little details. Some of these posts may be lengthy in content due to my unfamiliarity with this culutre and all the surroundings.
When we arrived were were greeted by 5 men; 1 was Andy who will be with us the entire tour, 2 are men who work for CSA (don't remember what that stands for) who help escort visitor, and two are active PSDs (Personal Security Detail). We convoyed in 4 vehicles from the airport to the base here in Kuwait; 2 vehicles carried us cheerleaders, 1 carried our luggage and 1 was strictly security following us. I feel pretty safe here!!
At this base we have our own single rooms with TVs and a single bed. The showers are community showers. I almost feel guilty because some of the military women are sleeping in a room with 100 women on bunk beds right next door to me. Andy said not too worry and that we will be sleeping in similar situations once we are in Iraq and to enjoy this tiny brick walled room while I have it!
The weather is awesome... like San Luis in the summer.
We start our appearances, which will be refered to as MWR events (Morale Welfare and Recreation Events). In a day or two we will take off into Iraq. I had mentioned before about our aircraft landings onto the other bases. We will be diving straight down... Andy said he did a tour last week and every landing was a dive landing and not gradual. I'm actually excited about this but heard it's pretty crazy. In a few days I may be able to blog and let you know.
It's 11:30 here now and I have to be up by 6:15am so I'm signing out for now.
Mom - Dad and Laurie... I have been trying to call out on a no charge calling system but it's not working. If it doesn't work tomorrow I will just get a calling card!
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