Unfortunately we didn't have any time to really see Kuwait City, but we did get up early to at least go down to the waterfront a few blocks away from our hotel. We got a nice view of part of the skyline:
We noticed the defense bunkers near the General Assembly building and what we think is the Emir's palace:
We got up early today because the commander at Camp Arifjan wanted to do a meet and greet with the band (even though we weren't scheduled to actually play on that base). So we drove the hour drive south only to find the commander was out of town.
On the way out we saw a lot of tents all over. We found out that the well-to-do Kuwaitis like to escape the city life and spend a weekend in these tents. Our driver compared to someone going to the lake for a weekend in a log cabin.
Now why would anyone want to leave their comfortable confines in the city and go out and hang in a hot tent in the desert? Hmmmm? I don't get it.
From there we headed to Camp Ali Al Salem, an Army base that processes soldiers both north into Iraq and south to Kuwait City to go home. We met up with our liasons, Sgt Button (left) and Capt Sukhalall (right) who were very helpful and made us feel welcome:
The band was great as usual and crowd was exceptional. Speaking of autographs, here's Thom doing just that:
There was a long line waiting for those signed pictures:
One soldier even sketched the band performing:
Tomorrow we head for Saudi Arabia.
More soon. Thanks for checking in!
Jerry
3 comments:
Couldn't go to bed without checking the blog! Jerry, your stamina must be amazing.
You know what I think, I think that when you get back you need to get away and relax somewhere like those "well-to-do" Kuwaitians. Don't know where you'd think of going though... hmmmm.
lol get away after being away? Better take a certain someone along to help you relax.
You'll definitely have a lot to ponder and sort out. You will need some serious debriefing. So continue to enjoy, we want to see you healthy back home.
Blessings,
Steve
Jerry, Love the pics.
You can't be dining lavishly every day :-). What kind of food is available?
Some of your comments are emotional. Can't imagine being there, except through your blog, of course.
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It's Mom - Surprise, surprise! I am at the library and young lady is helping me. Wow! What an adventure you are having! So glad the troops are enjoying your entertainment. God bless you and the whole gang.
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