another day in Kuwait

I was able to talk with Greg a bit this afternoon. He's 7 hours ahead of us, by the way. Seems to be doing okay, albeit a bit bored. It's still HOT and when the wind blows he says you can't breathe. The facilities at base are nice and our phone connection is pretty remarkable - sounds like he's just next door. He's using a VOIP to call, similar to Vonage (which was the phone service we had and loved in Japan).

So far the best thing is the food there -- it makes him not want to leave for Afghanistan! He's had Starbucks daily (and although the shop looks like a trailer from the outside, the inside is the same as any Starbucks in the states.... but everyone's sitting around with their guns, kinda weird). He's also been able to enjoy Baskin Robbins ice cream (actually chocolate shakes are his fav from there) and he just missed out on Krispy Kreme, but plans to get one soon! Who knew there'd be such comfort food in the middle of a desert?

With tomorrow being Memorial Day, they have the day off and Greg promises to try and take some pictures to post. Otherwise, perhaps see a movie or two.

Will post more news when I have it!