Sunday, January 16, 2005
Camp Victory is Nice
I arrived here this morning at about 2am Iraqi time. It's actually much nicer, asthetically, than Kuwait. There's less sand and more rocks, trees, and concrete. There's a good deal of dirt, but it's not nearly as inconvenient as the sand at Camp Virginia in Kuwait. There's a lot of beautiful architecture around, including things such as on of saddam's palaces and the beautiful building I'm in right now that has been turned into a recreational building with phones, computers, TV, billiards, etc..
We stay in 10-man tents which have heat/air and 120V power (meaning we can use our American electronics without a converter). The only two people in my unit that are in my tent with me are a couple of NCO's, which is kind of weird, but whatever. My buddies are in the tent next to mine so it's no big deal. The internet is free, though somewhat limited. You can use it as long as you want, given that there is no line, but if there is one you're restricted to 30 minutes. If those 30 minutes have already passed, you have to get off immediately, which can be obnoxious. I was talking to Cat earlier and had to leave rather abruptly. I hate that sort of thing, but whatcha gunna do. There are going to be times where I'd prefer to pay and stay on as long as I want. Harumf.
The gym here is GORGEOUS. It's cleaner and much more expansive than the one at Camp Virginia. Still no treadmills, but plenty of eliptical machines and bikes. Plus, the idea of running outside is more appealing here as you have solid ground to run on rather than sand that will hurt your calves and fill your shoes.
What's the best thing about Camp Victory? Hot. Freaking. Water. Or toilets that flush. Or the abundance of toilet paper. All very fine things.
I tire of talking to you. Begone!
We stay in 10-man tents which have heat/air and 120V power (meaning we can use our American electronics without a converter). The only two people in my unit that are in my tent with me are a couple of NCO's, which is kind of weird, but whatever. My buddies are in the tent next to mine so it's no big deal. The internet is free, though somewhat limited. You can use it as long as you want, given that there is no line, but if there is one you're restricted to 30 minutes. If those 30 minutes have already passed, you have to get off immediately, which can be obnoxious. I was talking to Cat earlier and had to leave rather abruptly. I hate that sort of thing, but whatcha gunna do. There are going to be times where I'd prefer to pay and stay on as long as I want. Harumf.
The gym here is GORGEOUS. It's cleaner and much more expansive than the one at Camp Virginia. Still no treadmills, but plenty of eliptical machines and bikes. Plus, the idea of running outside is more appealing here as you have solid ground to run on rather than sand that will hurt your calves and fill your shoes.
What's the best thing about Camp Victory? Hot. Freaking. Water. Or toilets that flush. Or the abundance of toilet paper. All very fine things.
I tire of talking to you. Begone!
# posted by Squisher of Scorpions @ 5:26 AM 
